Mississippi Hospitalist

I have a locums hospitalist assignment in central Mississippi. The need is asap - ongoing while they recruit. They will look at locums, locums to perm and perm candidates. Credentailing will take 30-45 days. Ave patients per day are 15-17. This is a full time position with 15 shifts a month being worked. Additional details of the position are below. If you are interested, please email me at kevin@medsearchint.com or call me at 877-706-4949 ext. 17.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for the high quality and cost-effective medical management of patients identified as being under the care of the Hospitalist program. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Admitting medical and surgical patients 16 years of age and older (Adult), but excluding obstetrical. Providing internal medicine or critical care services (to the extent Hospitalist is privileged) to patients Providing medical coordination and inpatient utilization management for surgical patients. Coordinating with patients PCP, hospital, or health plan whichever is applicable, all ancillary services related to inpatient episode. Coordinating with patients PCP, hospital, or health plan, whichever is applicable, the discharge planning needs with the patient, patients family and the care manager/discharge planner. Providing appropriate communication to PCP in order to insure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up care, including preparation of the discharge summary. Coordinating the transfer of patients to other hospital as required and medically appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD/DO, BC or BE in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (Critical Care or Pulmonary Certification a plus) Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated persuasive clinical leadership Excellent communicator, both written and verbal Ability to work as member of team Fundamental knowledge of PC based applications