Hospitalist Physician

Internal Medicine Physician

Join our team to provide hospital-based clinical and administrative services involving primary medical care to patients in an internal medicine practice setting.

Job Description

• Provides internal medicine services at designated hospital.
• Provides in-hospital patient care and consultations as required.
• Participates in non-traditional inpatient services such as admitting/managing patients at Select Specialty Hospital and in the pre-surgical assessment program and others as the need arises when assigned to York Hospital.
• Assists with the operation of the resident and medical student teaching program for the Department of Medicine.
• May assist with resident recruitment and evaluation as required.
• Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Participates in performance improvement programs and Clinical Effectiveness Teams (CETs) and other WellSpan initiatives as requested.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Performs other related duties as identified.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon or Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine upon hire required.
• Diplomate of a specialty appropriate Board upon hire required.
• Completion of a specialty appropriate residency upon hire required.
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital upon hire required.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50 lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50 lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teaching skills (if assigned to York Hospital).