Hospitalist- AHS AGENCY CONTRACTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Amberwell Health is seeking a full-time, board-certified MD or DO with training in internal medicine or family medicine to serve as Hospitalist for its 20-bed inpatient acute medical unit. This position offers excellent variety as one will work with a multidisciplinary team that includes case management, pharmacy, social work, dietician, therapy, and nurses, all of whom can help with placing orders determined on rounds, discharge planning, etc. Enjoy a manageable workload of an average daily census of nine to twelve patients, not to exceed twenty-one patients, including a maximum of four ICU patients. This position also networks with other hospitals and departments to provide the best overall consultations for our patients. As a flexible part of this position, once rounds are finished, documentation and orders can be completed off site until the Hospitalist rounds the next day.
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
ABOUT ATCHISON KANSAS:
Atchison Kansas is a textbook community that is known for being the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. The city is located on the border of Kansas and Missouri along the Missouri River, just minutes from historical St. Joseph Missouri and the ever-growing Kansas City metropolitan area. This wonderful 4-seasons environment allows for the residents and visitors to experience the deep change of the leaf colors in the fall along the racing Missouri River, along with the entertaining summer fun with the many green parks and the Amelia Earhart Festival that hosts a large concert and carnival. The city is the home of Santa Fe Railroad Museum and the Ameila Earhart Museum, and the #8 ranked Best Colleges in the Regional College Midwest in the county, Benedictine College, based off US News and World Reports. Atchison is also known for their haunted houses and trails tales which can start at the Sallie House and continue throughout the main streets of the city to the many restaurant and boutique shops within the historical location along the Lewis and Clark National Trail. For more about the community, please visit https://cityofatchison.com/
Education
Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or School of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
BLS and ACLS
Trauma certifications may be applicable
Current DEA #
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine
Experience
2 years preferred
Skills
Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Mathematical
Analytical
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer - Excel Program, Medical Record Charting
Mental and Emotional Requirements
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Working Conditions
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Exposure to communicable diseases
CRT (computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
Medium work- Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
Stand for 4-6 hourshours per day
Sit for 2-3 hours per day
Walk for 6-8 hours per day
Perform repetitive tasks/motions
Distinguish colors
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-