Hospitalist
Apply NowCompany: Sparta Community Hospital
Location: Sparta, IL 62286
Description:
Hospitalist
Work Schedule:
Enjoy a 7 days on (with call), 7 days off, schedule.
Position Summary:
Sparta Community Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital located in Southern Illinois, an hour from St. Louis ,MO, is searching for a MD or DO to join our Hospitalist team! As part Hospitalist team at Sparta Community Hospital, the physician will manage the care of inpatients, observation, and swing bed (Skilled Nursing Care) patients. The hospitalist will be a member of Sparta Community Hospital's interdisciplinary team and will provide direct hands-on care and facilitate the continuum of care for patients from admission through the discharge process, including providing follow-up care after discharge before facilitating the patient's transfer of care back to the primary provider and making referrals to specialized care as appropriate.
A successful candidate should have an excellent bedside manner with an ability to put patients at ease during treatment. Ultimately, the candidate should have a strong knowledge base and a dedication to the general health and well-being of patients.
Experience:
Licensure:
Skills:
CPR, ACLS, & PALS certifications. Demonstrates required computer skills. Current knowledge of CPT- E/M coding, HCC coding; HCPC's; and ICD-10 coding principles.
Work Schedule:
Enjoy a 7 days on (with call), 7 days off, schedule.
Position Summary:
Sparta Community Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital located in Southern Illinois, an hour from St. Louis ,MO, is searching for a MD or DO to join our Hospitalist team! As part Hospitalist team at Sparta Community Hospital, the physician will manage the care of inpatients, observation, and swing bed (Skilled Nursing Care) patients. The hospitalist will be a member of Sparta Community Hospital's interdisciplinary team and will provide direct hands-on care and facilitate the continuum of care for patients from admission through the discharge process, including providing follow-up care after discharge before facilitating the patient's transfer of care back to the primary provider and making referrals to specialized care as appropriate.
A successful candidate should have an excellent bedside manner with an ability to put patients at ease during treatment. Ultimately, the candidate should have a strong knowledge base and a dedication to the general health and well-being of patients.
Experience:
- Family practice and/or emergency department experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience from comparable knowledge and abilities may be acquired and will be considered.
Licensure:
- Current license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois required.
- Current controlled substance license in the State of Illinois required.
- Current DEA Certification with Illinois Address required.
Skills:
CPR, ACLS, & PALS certifications. Demonstrates required computer skills. Current knowledge of CPT- E/M coding, HCC coding; HCPC's; and ICD-10 coding principles.