Hospitalist Physician Job with Defense Health Agency Medical Civilian Corps in Georgia Job at UVA Health, Georgia

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  • UVA Health
  • Georgia

Job Description

As a Physician (Hospitalist) you will:MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as the day/night/weekend Physician (Hospitalist) for Inpatient Medicine and assists in an outpatient clinic as needed. Performs highly responsible duties in the advanced examination, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients for the Primary Care Department. Based on the level of professional ability examines and conducts thorough studies of patients presenting with medical management problems. Evaluates laboratory and clinical findings, differentiating among the various contributory causes and prescribes appropriate treatment. Follows through on cases to ensure effectiveness and alters course of treatment as indicated. Collaborates with specialists in other areas on cases involving interrelated problems. Serves as the attending physician and admits and discharges patients to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Intermediate Care Ward (ICW), and Newborn Nursery (depending on specialty). Patients include all age ranges from newborn (depending on specialty) to geriatric. Incumbent needs experience in ICU medicine to include advanced access techniques and invasive diagnostic procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis. Familiarity with management of the ventilated patient is necessary. The Hospitalist may be asked to perform and interpret exercise treadmill tests for select patients prior to discharge. The Hospitalist may be asked to participate in rounds in the nursery performing routine newborn physicals to include circumcisions based on the availability of pediatric providers (depending on specialty). The Hospitalist may be asked to conduct initial post-discharge follow-up patient visits in the outpatient clinic, as well as assist with admissions and complicated patient evaluations in the outpatient clinics. The Hospitalist would work closely with Winn Army Community Hospital (WACH) primary care providers, military consultants and civilian consultants in the local community. Attends key medical meetings and conferences and serves as a subject matter expert on areas of inpatient medicine.The incumbent provides administrative and direct supervision of assigned personnel including, but not limited to, students and staff physicians and advanced practitioners providing infrequent inpatient coverage. Plans, schedules, assigns and directs the work of others; establishes work priorities and deadlines; explains work requirements, methods and procedures as needed; and reviews work upon completion. Establishes standards of performance and evaluates performance of students and residents. Coordinates schedule with other hospitalists. Also apply interpretation of pulmonary function tests and electrocardiograms. Performs other duties as assigned.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s. UVA Health also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. Through teaching and research, we continue to advance medicine and innovate excellence while providing high-quality care. Culture, vision, and capabilities — these are just a few reasons why UVA Health is an employer of choice for physicians and healthcare professionals not only in Virginia, but throughout the healthcare industry. Led by the input, ideas, and insights from our team members, we are resolute in our mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. Discover what makes UVA Health a great place to work.

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