Hospitalist Physician, Medicine Services

1 week ago

South Houston, Texas, United States Memorial Hermann Health System Full time

At Memorial Hermann, we are dedicated to fostering outstanding experiences for our patients and our staff. Our mission is to create opportunities for our diverse workforce that nurture and advance careers in a collaborative environment centered on patient care.

Every team member, regardless of their position, embarks on their journey at Memorial Hermann by learning about the organization's rich history and the established culture built on trust and integrity. Our workforce shapes this culture, and we invite you to contribute to it.

Position Overview
To deliver medical expertise and oversight of care provided through the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. The physician is expected to utilize the highest level of expertise to enhance the quality of care.Role Responsibilities

Essential Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Valid state medical license
  • Current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license
  • Staff privileges at all hospitals covered
  • Board certified or Board eligible
  • Basic or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Exhibits exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Demonstrates teamwork skills that enhance collaboration among multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes
  • Exemplary problem-solving capabilities
  • Effective communicator and active listener
  • Addresses concerns with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System promptly
  • Commits to the Partners-in-Caring philosophy by integrating our culture in all interactions with internal and external customers; fulfills our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results while ensuring a unified Memorial Hermann.
Key Responsibilities
  • Participate actively in hospital multidisciplinary rounds for all patients under the hospitalist service and when appropriate for co-management or consultative roles.
  • Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response situations in accordance with campus protocols.
  • Provide admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent admissions as per the hospital on-call schedule and patient assignment guidelines.
  • Offer co-management services for subspecialty services within the hospitalist Provider's scope and privileges.
  • Deliver consultative services for Medical Staff members within the hospitalist Provider's scope and privileges.
  • Accept transfers of care from other clinical service lines when appropriate, ensuring effective communication regarding the patient's clinical status.
  • Provide transfer center call for incoming non-critical care medical patients according to the hospital's on-call schedule.
  • Conduct timely evaluations of patients admitted to the hospital in accordance with Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
  • Adhere to hospital policies, guidelines, and bylaws.
  • Facilitate physician-to-physician sign-out for patients transitioning to post-acute facilities.
  • Ensure internal sign-out at transitions of care aligns with standards of care.
  • Issue 72-hour narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities when clinically appropriate.
  • Engage in nursing and staff education when requested by leadership.
  • Respond promptly to clinical inquiries.
  • Document History and Physicals within 12 hours.
  • Document Discharge Summaries within 48 hours of discharge orders.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the regulatory environment related to patient status consistent with national guidelines.
  • Provide post-discharge coverage for appropriate home health orders for up to 2 weeks or until patients see their primary care physicians.
  • Encourage in-network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless specified otherwise by the patient or if expertise is unavailable in the system.
  • Respond promptly to pages and calls from nursing staff unless patient safety or experience is at risk.
  • In emergencies or disasters, provide additional coverage as per campus protocols.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Maintain ACLS certification.
  • Direct patient care throughout the healthcare system via Consult Orders.
  • Provide consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care providers.
  • Communicate effectively with attending physicians, nurses, families, and other treatment team members to establish appropriate patient care plans.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices and care directives.
  • Engage in Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers to resolve clinical, administrative, or technical issues.
  • Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to compliance privacy policies.
  • Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; comply with all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary constraints, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
  • Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department-based goals contributing to the organization's success; serve as a mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Employee Signature:

Manager Signature:

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must show understanding of growth and development principles as they relate to different life cycles. Specific age groups served by this position include:

| Neonate | Infant | Pediatric | Adolescent | Adult | Adult/Geriatric |

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