Vermont Hospitalist

We are looking for a full time Hospitalist to join RRMC (Rutland Regional Medical Center). RRMC is the second largest hospital in the state of Vermont and is certified for 188 beds. Our Hospitalist program has been in operation since 2000. It has full specialty back up including an ICU with 3 Intensivists, a cardiology service with 5 cardiologists, diagnostic Cath Lab, and Emergency Department. Tertiary association with the University of Vermont Medical School and the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical School.

This is an employed opportunity. Care for the inpatients of the peripheral primary care practices who have signed on for coverage. Clinical Nurse Coordinator assigned to work closely with the hospitalists to move patients through the hospital system efficiently and arrange discharge planning. Triple coverage from 10a - 5p. 12 shifts in 28 days. We currently have 9 fulltime IM trained MDs and 5 per diem MDs.

Must be residency trained and board certified or eligible within five years of completing training must be internal medicine and have some hospitalist experience.

403B retirement plan with matching

Malpractice provided

Health, Dental and Disability insurances

403B with hospital match

Defined Contribution retirement account

College Savings account

Tax-deferred earnings program

CME: One week (5 days) with $3500 in CME funds annually

Relocation expenses paid up to $8000

Annualized base salary of $187k

Our Medical Center, a fully licensed and JCAHO-accredited facility

Counts more than 190 physicians, trained in 37 specialty areas, among its medical staff

Sits equidistance from two tertiary care centers, both within driving distance or accessible by helicopter in emergencies: Fletcher Allen Health Care (Burlington, Vermont) and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, New Hampshire)

Coordinates with learning preceptor programs hosted by the University of Vermont College of Medicine and the Castleton State College School of Nursing

Houses the New England School of Radiologic Technology, one of the nations oldest and most respected radiography training programs

Receives consistently high patient satisfaction scores as surveyed

by the nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Measurement System

Has embarked upon a multi-year quest for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program Award and Magnet Status for Nursing.

Accepts J1s: No