Hospitalist Physician (Full Time)

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Montrose, Colorado is surrounded by world class outdoor recreational activities including kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, fly fishing, and hiking. There are multiple National Parks within a couple of hours drive. The Uncompaghre Valley is a wonderful community and with the addition of a new Recreation Facility, renovated Fieldhouse, and ongoing improvement of parks, there is a plethora of convenient fun activities. Montrose is a vibrant, cohesive community. With all the benefits of a rural community, but with no lack of amenities, many come to Montrose for a visit and never leave.

Montrose has compiled a medical staff of highly qualified professionals with great training and experience. There are a wide variety of specialty services (23) that include cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, and great general and orthopedic surgeons. Montrose Hospital is known for having great medical staff collaboration and a quality education program. Montrose Memorial Hospital has been in the top 100 rural hospitals several years.

Cedar Point Offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that include medical, vision, dental, life, 401k, and CME.

This is a full-time hospitalist position requiring a combination of day shifts and night shifts (approximately 10/5 respectively)

Responsibilities:

• Management of adult Med/Surg, critical care, and ICU patients.
• Performs examinations, obtains complete medical histories, and assesses health status.
• Documents patient information and care in EHR.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Prescribes medications and treats illnesses of hospitalized patients.
• Counsels patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding medical conditions, treatments, medications, and preventative measures as necessary.
• Coordinates appropriate specialty referrals.
• Consults with or refers more complicated medical cases to physicians as needed.

• Current State License
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of NPs/PAs.
• Compliance with care recommendations.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
• Knowledge of medical records and documentation in confidential manner.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in developing/revising patient care based on patient status.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice.
• Ability to intubate, manage a vent, and place central lines. Not pre-requisite. Employer can assist with skillset development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Education: Board certified in Internal Medicine

Experience: Completion of quality residency program
Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion and may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.
Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.