Hospitalist – Admitting – 7 on 7 off – 12p-10p Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of theSouth’s premier healthcare systems, anchored by Williamson MedicalCenter. We offer a full spectrum of in-patient and out-patientservices, with over 825 providers representing more than 70 medicalspecialties and sub-specialties. At Williamson Health, we value your talents and are dedicated tohelping you expand your skillset. Our commitment to world-class,compassionate care extends to every resident of Williamson Countyand the surrounding communities. We take pride in serving ourcommunity with our talents, curiosity, and creativity. Our culture embraces diversity and inclusivity, supporting anenvironment where every individual feels valued. Our core valuesshape our organization and guide our commitment to the highestlevel of culturally competent care. We hold respect, compassion,integrity, and a dedication to the health and well-being of allpeople at the center of our mission. If you’re looking for a place where your work has meaning and whereyou’re part of a community dedicated to excellence in healthcare,Williamson Health is the place for you. Williamson Health is anequal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

BENEFITS

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Medical, Dental, Vision:

  Excellent coverage, which isgenerously subsidized by Williamson Health.

• Retirement Matching:

  Up to a 9% match for employeescontributing 2% or more. Roth and traditional retirement plans areavailable.

• CME:

  Up to $4,000 in annual re-imbursement for CME expenses,prorated based on FTE. This is intended for registration, travel,accommodations, materials and/or meals related to approvededucational opportunities. WH will also cover the cost of theannual association dues for the Society of Hospitalist Medicine andeither ABIM or ABFM memberships.

• Tuition reimbursement and payback programs: We have a tuitionassistance program for employees who opt to further their educationin ways that support Williamson Health. WH is an approved employerin the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Malpractice Insurance provided

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing high quality, cost-effective, andevidence based medical care to the hospitalized patients as theattending or consulting physician. The hospitalists are responsiblefor coordinating care for patients at discharge, and facilitatinghand-offs to outpatient physicians. Basic administrative duties maybe required from time to time. Participation in hospital committeesand leadership is encouraged.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

• Current licensure by the State of Tennessee as a medical doctoror osteopathic physician.
• Current DEA number.
• Able to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, goodinterpersonal interactions, and apply sound administrativeprinciples.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine orFamily Medicine. The practitioner must be board certified within 5years of completion of residency or fellowship training.
• Current ACLS certification.

Equipment and Skills Training:

• Communicate effectively with families, patients, and fellowproviders
• Provide top-quality, compassionate, person-centered care
• Function dependently and independently
• Partner with all members of the care team
• Be flexible in applying medical knowledge to a variety ofsituations.
• Work well under pressure
• Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.

Physical Effort:

• Able to stand/sit/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Able to lift/move up to 25 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Provides information, education, and support to patient and thepatient’s family members. Includes the patient and their family incare planning.
• Provides information, education, and support to nurses andother staff. Includes nurses and other staff in care planning.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with peers, consultants,and ER staff.
• Facilitates appropriate and timely admission, discharge, andtransfer of patients.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practicesthrough continuing education, hospital conferences, home study, anduse of resources and consultants.
• Participates effectively in multidisciplinary rounds bycommunicating diagnosis, stating clear goals, workingcooperatively, being open to feedback, and being efficient.
• Participates in building positive culture through honest,constructive, friendly, and team-minded interactions.
• Chart documentation is accurate, clear, concise, and conformsto the program’s adopted system of note-writing.
• Sign-out communications and hand-offs are up-to-date, clear,concise, and appropriately targeted.
• Presents professionally, including appearance and demeanor.
• Reports to work on time and assures patient care isappropriately triaged, managed, or assigned prior to leaving.
• Attends to assignments, as needed, to reduce cost, maintainsafety, or improve efficiency.