Hospitalist Physician at ProLocums summary:
As a Hospitalist Physician, I provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, managing various cases throughout both day and night shifts. I oversee a team of nurses and surgical assistants, coordinating patient care in a busy hospital environment with a focus on maternal and newborn healthcare. My responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, ensuring efficient care delivery, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Schedule: Coverage:
- Patients per shift: 9 max scheduled cases/day (not including unscheduled patients who are admitted) 3 cases night shift, 6 cases day shift
- Beds in Department: 12 LDR + 3 low intervention rooms (midwifery)
- # of RNs: Days average 7-9 floor nurses (plus 1 charge, 2 triage RN s), Nights average 5-6 floor nurses (plus 1 charge, 2 triage RN s) this number drops by about 1-2 nurses on weekend due to lower case-load
- # of MAs: Hospital don t have MA s, but we have OB Assistants (3 on days, 2 on nights) and Surgical Technicians (3 on days, 2 on nights)
Keywords:
Hospitalist, Physician, Patient Care, Healthcare Services, Maternal Health, Medical Management, Nursing Team, Surgical Assistance, Hospital Administration, Physician Coverage