Physician-Nocturnist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Specialty: Nocturnist
• Schedule: TBA
• Call Schedule: None
• Practice Detail: We are seeking a Nocturnist to join our elite practice in Anderson, IN.
• EMR System: Sunrise
• Facility: Ascension/St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital
• Location: Anderson, IN

EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.