Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is seeking a talented mid-level provider to join our hospitalist team - continuing our mission of providing excellent inpatient care to rural communities.
Incoming provider must have experience working autonomously and have a procedure-focused skill set including vent management, central lines and emergent intubation. RPG will provide malpractice and onsite accommodations (apartment or upscaled call room) during shift(s).
We schedule 24-hr onsite shifts and are seeking a minimum participation of 7 shifts per month.
Location + Job Details
Location : St Lukes Jerome Medical Center in Jerome, Idaho
- Jerome Population : 13,000
- Primary industry(s) : Farming, Industrial business
- Airport(s) : Magic Valley Regional Airport Delta flies here from SLC, Boise is closest major airport - two hours away
Start Date : As soon as credentialed
Credentialing : 90-120 days
Schedule : 7 to 10 shifts / month (1 Shift = 24 hours)
Call : 24 / 7 call coverage
Details : 25 bed Critical Access Hospital
Average ED Census : 16-18 per 24-hoursAnnual ED Volume : 6,180Inpatient Beds : 10Average Inpatient Census : 7Services :
24 / 7 : x-ray, lab, CT in houseM-F 7 : 30a - 5p : ultrasoundRespiratory Therapy available in-house twelve hours / day and on-call overnightPhysical Therapy 8 hrs / dayRounding in am NLT 8, Informal evening rounds with night staff prior to turning inInterdisciplinary Team Meeting every morning.Duties :
Admitting patients from the EDRounding and caring for the entirety of the inpatient serviceResponding to all codes and rapid responsesAttending meetings while on shiftLeading interdisciplinary team meetingsUnderstanding utility of Swing Bed program and champion this program for hospitalStaying within town limits while on-shift (Maximum response time to hospital is 20 minutes)Other
There is no MRIThere are no OR, OB, or ICU specialists in JeromeICU and IMCU are transferred to St Lukes Magic Valley (MV) in Twin Falls about 20 minutes away.There is a very close relationship with MV for any specialty consultations or transfers that are needed.Acuity : Without ICU, so acuity is limited to patients able to be stabilized in the ED and managed on med / surg nursing floor
Subspecialty Support : No specialty support in the hospital.
EMR : Epic
Experience + Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience practicing autonomouslyTraining and experience in the inpatient settingAbility to perform all proceduresActive ID License or the ability to obtainCompensation & Benefits
Independent Contractor (1099)Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPGProvider accommodations : furnished by the hospital in-house. Room or suite with standardized contents