Hospitalist - Rural Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Hospitalist provides guidance, supervision, and support to various clinical departments within Mille Lacs Health System to ensure exceptional care for all patients and residents.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (

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• Provides medical direction while on duty for 18 bed med. surg unit, 10 bed geriatric hospital unit, and emergency room services. Will also consult on patients in Infusion and Long-Term Care.
• Responsible for supervision and assisting in the emergency department.
• Responds to codes and trauma activations.
• Provides scheduled rounding on inpatient and observation patients.
• Consultation for co-management of surgical patients as requested.
• Performs admissions and discharges.
• Evaluates patients under swing bed status while awaiting short term rehabilitation or long-term care.
• Responsible for cross-cover and support of patients in assisted living, long term care, and senior care facilities during the course of their stay.
• Coordinates with discharge planning team to remain in compliance with cares.

ED volume average 30-35 in 24-hour period

EMR is Medhost, EDIS

Trauma level IV.

ED backup coverage / consultations to experienced team of PA's covering the ED. Occasional assistance in ED at peak volumes. Hospital housing and call rooms available.

Seeking physician to support 7 or 8 - 24 hour shifts / month.

Required Education and Experience

Company Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental and Vision

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