What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist - Rural Healthcare position at Mille Lacs Health System?
Summary
The Hospitalist provides guidance, supervision, and support to various clinical departments within Mille Lacs Health System to ensure exceptional care for all patients and residents.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Provides medical direction while on duty for 18 bed med. surg unit, 10 bed geriatric hospital unit, and emergency room services. Will also consult on patients in Infusion and Long-Term Care.
- Responsible for supervision and assisting in the emergency department responding to requests for manpower. *
- Responds to codes and trauma activations.
- Provides scheduled rounding on inpatient and observation patients. *
- Consultation for co-management of surgical patients as requested. *
- Supports all admissions and discharges. *
- Evaluates patients under swing bed status while awaiting short term rehabilitation or long-term care. *
- Responsible for cross-cover and support of patients in assisted living, long term care, and senior care facilities during the course of their stay.*
- Coordinates with discharge planning team to remain in compliance with cares. *
ED volume average 30-35 in 24-hour period
EMR is Medhost, EDIS
Trauma level IV.
ED backup coverage/consultations to experienced team of PA's covering the ED. Occasional assistance in ED at peak volumes. Hospital housing and call rooms available.
Seeking physician to support 7 or 8 - 24 hour shifts/month.
Required Education and Experience
- Licensed and credentialed MD or DO in the state of Minnesota
- Certified in ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS, or CALS
- Graduate of accredited ACGME program in Family Medicine
- Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (double boarded)
- Competent in management of inpatient adults and co-management of critically ill patients with and off-site consultants as needed. Physicians should be comfortable with co-management of trauma cases with the Emergency Services Team.
Salary : $300,000 - $350,000
