Hospitalist Physician (PRN)

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.

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.