Compensation $200,000 to $500,000 + $30,000 stipend Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM, No Weekends and No Calls.
We have an opportunity for fulltime Inpatient Hospitalist Physician in West Springfield, MA. The Hospitalist willprovide exceptional medical care in a Long-Term Care Facility (LTAC) andSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF). As an integral member of our healthcare team,you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to our patients.
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive compensation package with opportunities for financial growth based on patient volume and performance. Full-time physicians currently earning between $300,000 - $500,000 per year, with potential to earn well over $500,000 based on productivity and patient load. Benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuing medical education opportunities.
Requirements:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from anaccredited medical school.
- Board certification or eligibilityin Internal Medicine or a relevant specialty.
- Active and unrestricted medicallicense in the state(s) where services will be rendered.
- Experience in hospital medicine,long-term care, or geriatric medicine is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical acumen, excellentdiagnostic skills, and the ability to manage complex medical conditionseffectively.
- Empathy, compassion, and theability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcareteams.
- Willingness to travel to multiplelocations and sites as needed.
- Flexibility to work full-time,part-time, or PRN schedules based on facility needs and personal preferences.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive medical careto a caseload of 15 to 20 patients per day, which includes managing complexmedical conditions, chronic illnesses, and acute exacerbations.
- Handle an average of 5 to 6patient admissions per day, ensuring timely and accurate assessments,diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate closely withmultidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, social workers, andother healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conduct regular patient rounds,assess progress, and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
- Perform thorough medicalevaluations, diagnostic tests, and order appropriate interventions.
- Ensure timely documentation ofpatient encounters, treatment plans, and other necessary medical records inaccordance with facility protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in care conferencesand family meetings to discuss patient care plans and address any concerns orquestions.
- Provide guidance and education tonursing staff, caregivers, and families regarding patient care, medicationmanagement, and health promotion strategies.