Hospitalist Physician at Rural Physicians Group summary:
A Hospitalist Physician at Rural Physicians Group focuses on providing care in rural communities, emphasizing continuity and improving patient outcomes in medically underserved areas. The position requires board certification in family or internal medicine, with a flexible schedule and a contractor status that offers various benefits. The role includes working at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a Level 4 Trauma Center, highlighting the commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in rural settings.
Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is looking for a hospitalist to join our team at Adventist Health Tillamook who is passionate about rural medicine, is looking to make a difference in medically underserved communities, and wants to enjoy a flexible schedule with more autonomy. We are on a mission to help rural hospitals meet the needs of the people they serve. Our expansive network of passionate, experienced hospitalists, surgicalists and APPs works full-time to solve the healthcare crisis in rural communities, partnering with hospitals to offer continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
THE OPPORTUNITY
- 25 Bed CAH
- Level 4 Trauma Center
- ICU (4 beds)
- EMR: Cerner with Dragon dictation
- High volume- ADC: 12 (range: 4-15)
- ACLS certification required
- COVID vaccine required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Contractor (1099) Status - enjoy tax benefits of owning your own business
- $1,400 stipend per day
- Eligibility for bonus pool (up to 20k quarterly based on RPG metrics)
- PRIME $100 bonus for physicians working 10+ shifts per month + $3,000
- Quarterly Prime Bonus
- Hospital will submit billing
- Housing provided by RPG
- Malpractice Insurance provide by RPG
SCHEDULE & ACCOMODATIONS
- Consistent placement -plan your schedule 90 days out
- in an effort to provide continuity of care and consistency with our small rural communities and hospitals, we require a minimum of 5 day stretch per month (you may work more!)
- Dedicated and convenient private and comfortable quarters/call-room
- Meals provided in physicians lounge
QUALIFICATIONS
- Board certified in family or internal medicine
- Active state licensure or ability to obtain
- Ability to perform full scope of practice
- Clean malpractice and disciplinary history
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Prior experience preferred
- Proficiency and willingness to perform mainline procedures
Keywords:
hospitalist, rural medicine, healthcare, patient care, medical services, TA trauma center, continuity of care, board certified physician, flexible schedule, medically underserved communities