Hospitalist Physician at Rural Physicians Group summary:
As a Hospitalist Physician in Franklinton, LA, you will provide comprehensive care for patients in a critical access hospital, focusing on daily patient rounds and managing various acute conditions. The position requires 24/7 call coverage and offers support from subspecialties through telemedicine. Ideal candidates are autonomous practitioners, including new graduates, and will work with an array of ancillary support services.
Location + Job Details Location: Franklinton, LA
Credentialing: 60 days
Schedule: 24-hour shifts, gap coverage
Call: 24/7 call coverage
Details: Critical Access Hospital
ICU Beds: 5
Acute/Swing/ SNF: 20 beds
Average Daily Census: 6
Average Weekly Admissions: 14
Average Weekly Discharges: 13
Emergency Department Volume: 15,000/year
Subspecialty Support: Telemedicine Neurology, Anesthesia, Nephrology, Cardiology, General Surgery, Gastroenterology
EMR: Cerner
ED Physician does procedures, leads codes, and responds to rapid response.
Acuity: Low to rehab type patients
Most common diagnosis: UTI HTN, CP
Details: SNF patients are seen on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays unless their status changes.
Hospitalist rounds on each patient daily if their status changes
Morning huddle is at 9:30am and the charge nurse will typically round with the MD on all patients
Ancillary Support: RT, Lab, US, CT, MRI
Experience + Qualifications New Grads welcome if you re comfortable practicing autonomously
Active LA License or the ability to obtain
Compensation & Benefits Independent Contractor (1099)
Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG
Call room accommodations available on site
Keywords:
Hospitalist, Physician, Critical Access Hospital, Patient Care, Emergency Department, Telemedicine, Healthcare, Acute Care, Medical Services, Call Coverage