NIGHT SHIFT HOSPITALIST (7 PM – 7 AM)

We are currently seeking a Hospitalist for the Night Shift (7 pm-7 am) to join one of the fastest-growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California. This full-time role is primarily focused on supporting our Inpatient Case Management team by managing patient admissions, coordinating care, and ensuring timely discharges.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hospitalists will accept RMG patients who are admitted through the emergency department, directly admitted from a physician’s office, or transferred from another facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year during their coverage period. RMG will ensure that patients being transferred from another facility are medically stable for transfer. Should a physician escort be required, as determined by the medical director, one will be made available. The hospitalist will ensure that mentoring responsibilities (i.e., clinical residents, nurse practitioners, etc) do not delay the management and discharge of RMG patients.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY

• Hospitalists must participate in Regal’s discharge dictation summary program by completing the Regal discharge summary form on the day of discharge when a discharge occurs during their shift.
  The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $200,000 - $250,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
  As one of the fastest-growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming, and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduated from an accredited medical school
• Board certified (current)/eligible in own specialty
• Active California medical license
• Current Federal DEA
• Training and experience as a physician
• Additional credentials as required by specialty

PATIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Night Shift Hospitalist is primarily responsible for new admissions, cross-coverage, and managing emergent issues on RMG patients during nighttime hours (typically 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Hospitalists shall evaluate and write management orders on all newly admitted RMG patients within 1–2 hours of notification/admission.
• For commercial patients in the Emergency Department, the hospitalist is expected to evaluate the patient directly to determine medical necessity for admission or whether alternative levels of care (e.g., SNF) are more appropriate. If the patient is stable for transfer to a contracted facility, the hospitalist shall notify the case manager to facilitate transfer. If the patient is not stable, they should be monitored until medically appropriate for transfer.

ER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upon notification by the ER, hospitalists on the night shift shall assess RMG patients and determine appropriateness for admission, discharge, or transfer.
• If a patient is stable for discharge or SNF placement overnight, the hospitalist will coordinate with case management and notify RMG accordingly.
• RMG support is available 24/7 to assist with discharge or transfer logistics.