Hospitalist

Slow Paced, Healthier, Overall Better Way of Life
The Community – Clarksburg, West Virginia
The City of Clarksburg is in the hills of north central West Virginia at the intersection of Interstate 79 and U.S. Route 50, the second busiest interchange in the state. Clarksburg is unique in that it is the largest city in the region, yet still has the advantages of a small hometown community. Our area has the nation's lowest crime rate, making our way of life even more desirable. A rich mix of retail, industry, and government services, with a thriving business community exist, along with many recreational facilities and one of the best-preserved historic downtowns in the state. Clarksburg was named National Small City of the Year in 2011 by the National League of Cities. Clarksburg offers a slower pace, a healthier lifestyle, and an overall better way of life

Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Clarksburg

Airport Information: North Central West Virginia Airport
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is located in Bridgeport, WV, about 4 miles east of downtown, serving as an essential travel hub for the surrounding region. The airport offers 8 nonstop flights to key destinations, including popular hubs such as Orlando, Myrtle Beach, and Chicago, making it a convenient option for both business and leisure travelers. CKB also provides modern amenities for passengers, ensuring a comfortable travel experience. Its strategic location in the heart of North Central West Virginia allows easy access to major highways and nearby cities.

For more information about the airport, check out their website

About the Facility – Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital in Clarksburg, WV, with 71 beds. Survey data for the latest year available shows that 10,196 patients visited the hospital's emergency room. The hospital had a total of 2,120 admissions. Its physicians performed 443 inpatient and 2,072 outpatient surgeries.

Facility Address: 1 Medical Center Dr, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Hospitalist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Hospitalist is responsible for providing inpatient coverage for ICU/Telemetry, Medical/Surgical Unit, Psych Unit, and the Continuous Living Center (CLC).
• Must follow all established medication policies and procedures. They are not permitted to provide sample medications to patients.
• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with the next care setting for all emergency department patients.
• The Hospitalist is required to actively participate in the facility's Peer Review process.
• Shall participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the VAMC Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.
• Shall complete the appropriate QM/PI documentation related to all procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations.
• Must adhere to all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Obligated to report all events related to patient injury, medication errors, and other breaches of patient safety to the COR VA Safety Policy. Incidents should be reported within 24 hours, and the Patient Safety Report should be submitted to the COR, following up as required or requested.
• Must make every effort to prevent medication errors.
• The Hospitalist should take measures to prevent patient injury caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of care.

Hospitalist - REQUIREMENTS

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
• Must have a current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Shall be currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Must be graduated from an accredited medical school (either MD or DO)
• Completion of a Residency in Family Medicine
• Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's License

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