Hospitalist, Hospitalist Observation Unit Medical Director
Job DescriptionAs a Hospitalist Observation Medicine Medical Director with USACS, you'll be responsible for managing observation medicine services by collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your Physician staff. As a leader for both the hospital and US Acute Care Solutions, you will influence broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.Job DetailsOversee day-to-day management of the unitProvide leadership in the operations of the unitResponsible for peer review, quality assurance, provider staffingAssure quality patient experience by managing protocols and complaintsPractice ClinicallyAdministrative ResponsibilitiesLead and organize all meetings to represent the Observation UnitResponsible for the supervision on the onsite Physician Staff by managing the day to day responsibilities of these CliniciansReport to the National Director of Observation ServicesMaintain improvement plans for any area not meeting expected benchmarksInvestigate quality referrals from the hospital quality committeeRequirementsBoard certified in IM/FMA minimum of 3 years experience caring for hospital based patientsPrevious administrative experience desirableAdditional DetailsExcellent compensation package with an estimated employed W-2 range of $127.50/hour to $160/hour plus additional leadership stipendAbout Northwest HospitalObs Daily Encounters: 30EMR: CernerOBS Beds: 24Median patient length of stay <22 hoursNational observation program support and oversightA part of Lifebridge Health System which also includes Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center, both in BaltimoreNorthwest is a 240-bed not-for-profit hospital offering a wide range of patient servicesOther USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, and Observation MedicineBenefitsFinancial Benefits:$100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employmentIndustry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $36,000$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually$6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduatesGroundbreaking 100% Paid Parental LeavePioneering Paid Military LeaveStudent loan refinancing as low as 2.99%Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverageShort- and long-term disability (own occupation)Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation supportUSACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!Intangible Benefits:Location flexibility and career stability of a national groupNational Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected PhysiciansClinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support24/7/365 live Physician supportProfessional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience AcademyUSACS Annual Assembly opportunityInternal USACS STAT traveling PhysiciansThe AreaRandallstown is a suburban community located approximately six miles northwest of Baltimore with the exciting attractions of the city and its vibrant Inner Harbor area. It is also within one hour of the cultural and educational opportunities of Washington, D.C. The area has excellent schools and safe, friendly neighborhoods. The hospital is easily accessible from the I-695 beltway. The best qualities of urban and suburban life are combined in Randallstown.