Hospitalist Physician at Sound Physicians summary:
As a Hospitalist Physician in Vernon, Connecticut, you'll deliver patient-first care in a community-oriented environment, collaborating closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This role offers flexible scheduling along with the opportunity to engage in a variety of responsibilities, including managing admissions and providing rapid response care. Living and working in Vernon allows you to enjoy the charm of a tight-knit community while making a significant impact on local health.
Discover what's possible in your career as a Hospitalist Medicine Physician in Vernon, Connecticut We believe in bringing "better" to our local community right here in Vernon-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant city, we'd love to talk.
People First in Vernon Local Team Collaboration:
- We're a small, talented team of two physicians at Rockville General who collaborate with other hospital staff and departments to bring our patients the best possible quality of care.
- Active involvement in hospital committees is common on our team, solidifying our relationships with specialists and receiving strong support from our hospital's leadership.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible internal medicine or family medicine.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Practice in the Hearth of the Community Flexible Scheduling:
- Full-time schedules follow 7 days on and 7 days off rotation, offering a balanced work-life rhythm.
- Shifts are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, providing consistent and predictable hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- The hospital has 100 beds. There is no medical unit or ICU.
- At Rockville, we perform Geri psych H&Ps, psych consults, and ED admissions transferred to Manchester Memorial.
- Our hospitalist team is part of the rapid response team and runs codes on patients not in the ED. We're all certified in basic life support and advanced cardiovascular life support.
- You will be the only hospitalist on-site, but the support of the hospitalist team at Manchester Memorial is just a phone call away.
- We are entertaining candidates looking for full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts.
- We use Meditech and have access to our internal informatics platform.
- You also will be credentialed at Manchester Memorial (20 minutes away) with the opportunity to work some of your shifts there for a change of working environment
Living and Working in Vernon:
- Vernon isn't just where we work-it's where we live and enjoy the charm of a tight-knit New England community. With its beautiful parks, historic downtown, and proximity to Hartford and nature, Vernon offers a peaceful yet convenient lifestyle. Whether you're exploring local trails, attending community events, or relaxing in family-friendly neighborhoods, Vernon is a place where you can truly feel at home.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Vernon Community-Centered Care:
- Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we've focused on the people of Vernon and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses based on performance and growth.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
- 401k plan with matching contributions.
- Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance to support professional development.
- We emphasize growth and development as a central feature of Sound practices. Teammates can expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.
Keywords:
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Patient Care, Healthcare, Vernon Connecticut, Flexible Scheduling, Community Health, Physician Collaboration, Medical Practice, Geriatrics
