Pulmonary/Critical Care Opportunity - SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Madison, WI

Job Highlights :

SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a 500-physician multi-specialty group, is recruiting for a physician BE / BC in Pulmonary as well as Critical Care Medicine to split time between the Pulmonary Medicine group at its Madison clinic, located adjacent SSM Health St.

Mary’s Hospital, and the Critical Care Medicine group located at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital. Madison consistently ranks as one of the top locations in the U.S. to live and work by

Pulmonary Medicine details :

• In addition to clinic work, each Pulmonologist will work at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital handling inpatient consults on a rotating basis, one week at a time.
• Call is shared among all the physicians proportionate to their pulmonary FTE and would be approximately 1 : 10-11 weeks for a 0.

5 FTE pulmonary position. This can vary depending on overall pulmonary FTE of the individual and the group.

• The clinic includes PFT lab, radiography, and laboratory services on-site.
• Currently five pulmonologists are supported by 2-3 MAs, two RNs, multiple scheduling staff, two RTs and an Office Manager.
• Participate in monthly informal case conferences, weekly multidisciplinary thoracic tumor board.
• Pulmonologists spend 2-4 days per month working at one of SSM Dean’s satellite offices in a surrounding community.
• Pulmonologists with a special interest and expertise in EBUS are welcome to include that in their practice.
• Pulmonologists with interest in Sleep Medicine could incorporate that in their practice (optional)
• Our group includes an Interventional Pulmonologist whose practice includes EBUS and robot-assisted bronchoscopy, tracheal stenting, rigid bronchoscopy, endobronchial valves amongst others.
• The geographic catchment area for our patients is large, resulting in a diverse mix of patients with wide breadth of pulmonary problems.

Critical Care Medicine Details :

• Join an experienced team of nine intensivists, two nurse practitioners and engaged support staff providing quality patient care 24 / 7.
• Treat a wide array of patients including post-op surgical, post-op heart surgery, neurocritical care for acute CVAs, post-operative neurosurgery patients and trauma, in addition to general medical intensive care unit with high acuity, high complexity case mix.
• 1 week on / 1 week off rotating schedule offers work / life balance, consisting of days / nights / swing shifts
• The MICU service is a teaching service, affording one the opportunity to work with interns / residents from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Midwest market competitive salary as well as signing bonus (including relocation if qualified).

The Hospital

SSM St. Mary's Hospital, a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center, is an award-winning facility and has been serving the growing region of South Central Wisconsin since 1912.

It has been designated a High Performing Hospital by US News and World Report.

• SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital has been awarded Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center per The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association, has a level 1 Heart Attack Program, and is an American College of Surgery Level II Trauma Center
• The hospital includes a 12-bed closed MICU and 15-bed open SICU

Benefits

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family.

The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b).

SSM Health encourages a healthy work / life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

Job Summary :

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.
• Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
• Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.
• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include : (1) Purchasing and capital allocations;
• 2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare / Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees;

6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.

• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
• Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Physician - Regional MSO Credentialing

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee