Hospitalist at Highland Hospital

East Bay Medical Group and the Department of Medicine at Highland Hospital are seeking a Hospitalist to join the Division of Hospitalist Medicine within Alameda Health System.

Alameda Health System (AHS) is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care to all residents of Alameda County founded in the mission of “Caring, Healing, Teaching, and Serving All. AHS strives to provide culturally sensitive care to the diverse communities of the East Bay and has Wellness Centers in Oakland, Hayward, and Newark.

About East Bay Medical Group:

East Bay Medical Group is a multispecialty entity that supports the majority of physicians who staff Alameda Health System. We recently formed in July 2020 from two prior medical groups, producing a practitioner base that spans from new residency graduates to tenured master clinicians who have been at AHS for more than 30 years. Our group is defined by values including inclusivity, engagement, patient advocacy, leadership development and physician wellness. We take an active anti-racism stance to our work.

This position is right for you if you are:

• Mission-driven: Committed to access, equity, and justice as it relates to providing health care to the community of patients that AHS serves
• Flexible: Embraces change, welcomes feedback, and engages in debate towards attaining the best possible result
• Lifelong learning: Humble and curious in continuing to develop as a clinician and team member

Clinical Responsibilities:

• The Hospitalist is responsible for the expert provision of safe, efficient, patient-centered, and cost-effective care within the Hospital. The Hospitalist shall provide the very best high quality care to the patients assigned to the service through the Emergency Department and other approved referral sources. The role of the hospitalist is to provide inpatient care predominantly in settings in the acute care and intensive care units and overall manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment while patients are hospitalized.
• The Hospitalist will cover 26 weeks of inpatient wards, majority being on the teaching service, with 2-3 evening shifts annually and rarely as needed, a nocturnist shift as assigned by the Chief of the Division.
• Deliver patient-centered team-based care within the Bridge Program to support the expansion of comprehensive and multidisciplinary services for patients with substance abuse disorders

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in Hospitalist Medicine activities, including Division meetings, Division working groups, and providing peer review and evaluation

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise internal medicine residents in the Division of Hospitalist Medicine
• Interview applicants for the Resident training program
• Participate in academic and scholarly activities, including but not limited to teaching faculty and residents, participation in quality improvement activities, and/or conducting research

Work Life Balance

• Work in a mission-driven practice with diverse, representative, and like-minded colleagues
• Live in the East Bay in beautiful weather, a diverse community, and a variety of housing options
• Generous days off and professional development opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

• 100% matched retirement plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your dependents
• Malpractice insurance
• Professional development funds covering CME, licensure, and other coursework
• Eligible for State and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility for certification in Internal Medicine
• Valid California Medical License and DEA License
• Commitment to improving medical care for vulnerable populations
• Interest in medical education and residency teaching
• Strong skills in teamwork, verbal communication, and written communication
• Preferred: Language fluency in addition to English, especially in languages commonly spoken by patients of the Adult Medicine Clinic, e.g. Spanish, Tigrinya, Amharic, Mien, Cantonese, or Vietnamese

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EBMG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics