Hospitalist Physician New Orleans, LA

Hospitalist Physician New Orleans, LA

We are looking for an experienced Physician to join our medical group in New Orleans, LA. We are seeking a compassionate provider to be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible.

This opportunity is full time or part time, working in a post-acute hospital with higher acuity patients including rehab s / p neuro / trachs / vents, and wound care patients.

Rotational schedule with another provider covering 7 on 7 off (or a combination of days split with other providers). Shifts ranging from 5-8 hours (dependent on efficiency).

This position offers excellent work-life balance with flexible starting and ending times in lieu of a 12-hr. shift requirement.

As census ramps you will have APP support and a scribe to assist with documentation as well as partnership track opportunity.

Additionally, we offer a very robust hourly compensation and benefit package. You will experience one of the most collegiate groups of people you will ever work with.

Great opportunity for off week rotation. The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in a patient-centered, compassionate environment as a part of a cohesive interdisciplinary clinical team.

Responsibilities :

• History and Physical Exams - Examine patients and their medical records, pertinent documents / imaging / labs / tests
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Review and approve rehabilitation care plans as needed
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team and patient care conferences
• Diagnosis, management, and treatment of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic conditions, evaluation of current therapies, health maintenance, health promotion, illness prevention education and counseling, and management of urgent care matters
• Prescribe medications
• Write referrals and consult other physicians for comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate records and schedules - Establishes and maintains a system for tracking and coordinating the designated patient caseload and their progress throughout the entire acute or chronic episode of care
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention - teaching and counseling to patients and families
• Collaboration with the healthcare team - Monitors, evaluates, and communicates relevant data regarding clinical problems consulting physicians and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Oversee patients’ overall health - identify opportunities for each patient's needs relative to his / her age, Monitors progress of patients and collaborates with other team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Identifies and addresses potential deterrents to compliance with treatment regime.
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Follows up with patients if they are discharged to assess if needs are being met and determines if additional follow-up care is required.
• Assure the provision of patient services while on duty
• Collaborate closely with the leadership regarding operational policies and procedures that may impact patient care
• Attend monthly meetings as required

Skills :

• Valid Medical license in LA
• MD / DO BCBE Hospitalist (Internal Medicine OR Family Practice / Primary Care with Hospital Medicine experience preferred)
• Federal DEA and possess or eligible for Controlled Substance Certificate.
• ACLS Certified

Schedule :

• Full time or Part time
• Flexible shifts in a 7 on 7 off rotation. (5-8 Hours per Day)

Salary (range) :

$200-$250 / hr

Benefits :

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance based on FTE status
• Retirement plan with match
• CME Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off- full time
• Malpractice (part or full time), Licensure, & DEA coverage (full time)
• Partnership Track available
• An excellent work schedule
• APP support and scribe support if needed for documentation prep
• Streamlined licensing and credentialing support

We are seeking a caring provider with excellent communication skills, someone with team spirit and a positive attitude, to join our well-respected team.

The Physician provides clinical leadership through medical management, patient education, and support for patients and their families around the complexity of health care.

We work with multi-disciplinary team members to assure the highest quality of health care and wellness, and we are looking for a like-minded provider to join us.

If this sounds like the job opportunity for you, then please contact us!

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