Hospitalist Physician Opportunity in San Antonio, TX Job Listing at Envision Physician Services in San Antonio, TX (Job ID JO000005093)

Description

Envision Physician Services is seeking another Hospitalist to join our team at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital located in San Antonio, TX.

We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Hospitalist Physicians to join our team at Methodist Specialty and Transplant HM. As a Hospitalist Physician, you will be part of a dynamic program focused on providing exceptional care to our specialty and transplant patients. Your expertise in managing complex medical conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring continuity of care will contribute to positive patient outcomes and experiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Physician and APP Staffing:
   • Participate in a 3-physician and 2-APP program
   • Physician staffing:
     • 2 physicians for day shifts.
     • Night call from home.
   • APP staffing:
   • 1 APP for night shifts.
   • The APP takes admissions from the ER and handles calls from nurses regarding patients on the Hospitalist census.
   • Overnight admissions are seen by the APP and assigned to a hospitalist for follow-up the next day.
2. Open ICU Management:
3. Collaborate with Intensivists to manage the Open ICU.
4. Intensivists are available 24/7, either on-site or reachable by phone.
5. Coordinate admissions and consultations with the Intensivist team.
6. Act as the primary attending physician for patients in the Open ICU, regardless of their location.
7. ED physicians are responsible for running codes.
8. Physicians may perform procedures if they are privileged, although time constraints may limit these opportunities.
9. Follow a round and go model with a 2-physician coverage system.
10. Call shifts are split from 7 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 7 pm, alternating between physicians.
11. Provide comprehensive rounding and patient care during the assigned shift.
12. Manage an average daily census with a goal of 18-22 encounters per day.
13. Typically operate towards the higher end of the encounter range.
14. Code and Procedure Responsibilities:
15. Round and Go Model:
16. Average Daily Census:

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active medical license and unrestricted ability to practice medicine.
• Must be a valid US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Unfortunately we cannot consider J-1 or H-1B Visa holders at this hospital.
• Experience in hospital medicine, including specialty and transplant patient care.
• Excellent clinical skills in managing complex medical conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with current medical knowledge and practices.

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position of Physician - Hospitalist in the Methodist Specialty and Transplant HM program. Specific duties and expectations may vary based on the organization's policies, practices, and patient population.

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital is a 217 bed full-service facility that is widely acclaimed for its outstanding kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs. Home to the Texas Transplant Institute, the center made medical history by performing the world's largest kidney donor exchange in a single center. The kidney transplant program is the largest living donor program in the nation due to the success of its paired exchange kidney program. Other specialty areas include emergency care, psychiatry, bariatric surgery, inpatient rehabilitation and the latest treatments for cancer and incontinence.

San Antonio- It doesn't get better than San Antonio. In fact, The Alamo City ranks in the top 25 on U.S. News & World Report's 2017 list of the 100 Best Places to Live. San Antonio dominates with its ability to offer "big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere." Forbes magazine #1 Performing City in the US.- Based on growth, jobs, wages and salaries, and technology output over a 5 year span. San Antonio offers more than 50 major events and festivals throughout the year, including the Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony, the Texas Folklife Festival and the famous Fiesta, a spirited 10-day salute to the Spanish heritage with numerous events citywide.

Envision Physician Services is a dynamic physician- and clinician-led medical group that has been offering exceptional career opportunities for more than 60 years. With our national network of clinicians who are committed to delivering high-quality care, Envision Physician Services is nationally recognized for delivering clinical excellence supported by innovation, integration and exceptional leadership.

Candidates considering becoming a teammate at Envision Physician Services will find full-time, part-time and independent contractor opportunities available in a variety of community types, from rural and underserved communities to major metropolitan areas; practice settings, from small hospitals to academic health systems; and job levels, from entry level to senior management. Envision teammates also benefit from the following resources:

• Strong leadership at local, regional and national levels
• Exceptional quality of practice backed by comprehensive support services
• Optimal care teams with flexible and equitable scheduling options
• A-rated professional liability insurance
• Extensive variety of practice settings coast-to-coast
• Competitive compensation, including several benefit options
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career advancement
• Clinician mental health and well-being support
• Comprehensive education and training on leadership, management and clinical best practices, including a wide variety of CME programs
• Clinical and scientific research opportunities

*Benefits vary by division, clinical specialty and employment status.

Envision Physician Services is a leading national medical group, delivering care when and where it's needed most. Our team of clinicians specializes in anesthesiology, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, radiology, surgery and women's and children's care. Together, we care for more than 29 million patients a year and support healthcare partners at 1,400 clinical departments across the nation.

As a part of Envision Healthcare, we are making a meaningful difference in patients' lives and driving innovations that improve the delivery of care and the health of communities in every corner of America. We treat patients through more than 16 million emergency department and inpatient encounters, support the delivery of more than 144,000 babies, conduct more than 8 million radiology reads and provide more than 2.4 million anesthesia cases each year.

We are focused on protecting and empowering clinicians so they can focus on what matters most – caring for patients. We do this by providing mental health and well-being resources, administrative support, clinical best practices, clinical research opportunities, leadership coaching and more. Our unique structure enables us to develop local practices that support clinicians with regionally-based clinical leaders and operational expertise from our expansive nationwide network.

Each Envision partner facility or health system has its own unique culture, but all of our sites recruit and hire clinicians who share the group's core values of being patient-focused, team-oriented and caregiver-inspired.

Envision Physician Services values the diverse perspectives and experiences of our teams. We recognize that through our collective expertise, we can improve the delivery of care for patients and clinicians. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here and how we are supporting clinician wellness here. We are proud to be an EOE/AA employer.