Hospitalist Physician Opportunity in San Antonio, TX

Envision Physician Services is seeking Hospitalist and Nocturnist Physicians at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX.

We have immediate needs for a full time nocturnist.

We are seeking highly skilled and compassionate Hospitalist Physicians to join our collegial hospital medicine team Northeast Methodist Hospital. As a Hospitalist Physician, you will be an integral part of our team, providing comprehensive inpatient care to our diverse patient population. Your expertise in managing acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring efficient patient flow will contribute to exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Physician Staffing:

   • Participate in a 20-physician program, providing physician staffing coverage.
   • Daytime staffing: 9 physicians.
   • Nighttime coverage: 1 physician with 1 APP (Advanced Practice Provider).

2. Open ICU Management:

   • Collaborate with Intensivists to manage the Open ICU.
   • Intensivists are available 24/7, either on-site or reachable by phone.
   • Coordinate admissions and consultations with the Intensivist team.
   • Act as the primary attending physician for patients in the Open ICU, regardless of their location.

3. Code and Procedure Responsibilities:

   • ED providers are responsible for running codes.
   • Physicians may perform procedures if they are privileged, although time constraints may limit these opportunities.

4. Round and Go Model:

   • Admissions follow a round-robin model from 7 am to 3 pm, with each physician participating.
   • From 3 pm to 5 pm, one provider handles admissions, and from 5 pm to 7 pm, another provider takes over.
   • Late calls are not part of the round-robin system.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active medical license and unrestricted ability to practice medicine.
• Must be a valid US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Unfortunately we cannot consider J-1 or H-1B Visa holders at this hospital.
• Demonstrated experience in hospital medicine and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Position Offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Status plus benefits
• Paid “A” Rated Malpractice Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Scheduling

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position of Physician - Hospitalist in the Northeast Methodist HM program. Specific duties and expectations may vary based on the organization's policies, practices, and patient population.