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Mary Washington Healthcare is looking to hire an MD/DO for an Endocrinology Hospitalist position. The Hospitalist provides medical care services to in-patient and out-patient Endocrinology population including admission, inpatient care coordination, and discharge. The Hospitalist collaborates with various Endocrinology medical disciplines across the organization while providing excellent patient care and will complete care documentation and other administrative functions required of the physician. The Endocrinology Hospitalist and diabetes management team increases access to Endocrinology consultations and improves glycemic control and quality metrics such as length of stay and hospital readmission.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate and co-manage hospitalized patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders.
Provide inpatient consultation for patients in the emergency department, ward floors, labor and delivery, and intensive care units.
Order tests, medications and treatments and oversee the direction and treatment of patients.
Utilize the electronic medical record to document and bill for patient encounters.
Assist in the design and development of hospital-based policies, discharge planning related to diabetes and endocrine disorders.
Provide education to medical and nursing staff, residents/fellows and other learners.
Collaborate with diabetes care and education specialists.
Plan, implement, and direct the multidisciplinary team in the provision of Endocrinology outpatient services to patients under the physician's care.
Complete History and Physical Exams, orders laboratory tests, and orders radiographic examinations as appropriate for patient care.
Order treatments and medications as indicated by patient conditions.
Answer calls from Hospitalists and nursing staff concerning patients requiring medical attention.
Practice evidence-based medicine, utilize standardized protocols and order sets, and coordinate with nursing staff to achieve the most appropriate length of stay.
Prepare medical records and patient progress notes in a timely and accurate fashion, in compliance with applicable facility and governmental guidelines.
Prepare and enter appropriate diagnostic and billing codes into facility-designated system within 24 hours of provision of services.
Actively participate in patient satisfaction, utilization management, and other quality improvement activities of employer and/or when required by third-party payers.
Participate in employer orientation, compliance, and mandatory training and education programs.
Comply with applicable Rules and Regulations of facility and abide by all requirements of facility's Medical Staff Bylaws, as well as perform all services, acts, and duties connected with the position in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off.
Outpatient Endocrinology providers will rotate night calls.
Qualifications:
Must meet all criteria necessary for Medical Staff privileges in the area of Hospitalist as approved by Mary Washington Hospital medical staff bylaws and the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Directors.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Virginia required.
Active DEA License required.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required.
Must be eligible for participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party insurances.
Must complete Board Certification in Endocrinology or Board Eligible within 5 years of completion of residency training.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Prior Hospitalist experience preferred.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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