Hospitalist Physician at TeamHealth summary:
The position of a Hospitalist Physician involves providing high-quality inpatient care during night shifts as part of Turkey Creek Medical Center's hospital medicine team. This role includes managing acute clinical changes, overseeing patient care across various settings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and safety of care. Ideal candidates are MD or DO graduates with board certification in internal medicine or family medicine, and possess strong clinical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Looking for an opportunity to provide excellent patient care while advancing your career as a hospitalist? Look no further! We are looking to add a nocturnist hospitalist to our team at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position offers a flexible 7-on/7-off block schedule working the 7p-7a shift with our skilled hospital medicine (HM) team!
Key Responsibilities:- Provide inpatient care during night shifts, including admissions and cross-coverage
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Manage acute changes in clinical status and respond to medical emergencies
- Oversee the care of patients in a variety of settings, including medical-surgical units, ICU and telemetry
- Participate in hand-offs and ensure thorough communication between day and night teams
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff and other healthcare providers during night shifts
Qualifications:- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Strong clinical skills with the ability to manage a wide range of complex conditions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound medical decisions
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care
Interested in learning more? Apply today!
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Position Highlights:
- Competitive compensation
- Great health benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Sign-on and relocation incentives
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
Keywords:
hospitalist, night shift, inpatient care, patient safety, medical emergencies, healthcare provider, internal medicine, medical doctor, physician job, TeamHealth
