Physician-Hospitalist-Geriatrics

As a Geriatric Hospitalist, employee provides services dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized elderly patients. Practitioners of geriatric medicine engage in clinical care, teaching, research, or leadership in the field of geriatric medicine. In addition to their core expertise managing the clinical problems of acutely ill, elderly hospitalized patients, geriatric medicine practitioners work to enhance the performance of hospitals and healthcare systems by prompt and complete attention to all patient care needs including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within their scope of practice). The Geriatric Hospitalist must be able to work in a team-centric environment in the care and treatment of the patients. A component of the physician’s time will be allocated to teaching residents and medical students as appropriate.

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician’s area of specialty and experience of geriatrics and hospital medicine. This role is both consultative for geriatrics patients (operationally defined here as age 65 and above, or age 55 with complex medical conditions), and as the primary attending physician when the patient is appropriate for transfer to hospital medicine. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments, questions to the appropriate management person, and follows administrative policies. The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.

1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules;

2. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.

3. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example);

4. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.

5. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in medical specialty.

Experience:

Specialty: Experience in Geriatric medicine preferred

License(s):

Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.

Certification(s):

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOA) or Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or through the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOA). If Provider is Board Eligible at time of hire, Certification must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) AND Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Ability to Credential through Renown’s Medical Staff and/or Payor Credentialing, as applicable.