Rural Physicians Group
Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is seeking a talented mid-level provider to join our hospitalist team - continuing our mission of providing excellent inpatient care to rural communities. Incoming provider must have experience working autonomously and have a procedure-focused skill set including vent management, central lines and emergent intubation. RPG will provide malpractice and onsite accommodations (apartment or upscaled call room) during shift(s). We schedule 24-hr onsite shifts and are seeking a minimum participation of 7 shifts per month. Location + Job Details Location: St Lukes Jerome Medical Center in Jerome, Idaho Jerome Population: 13,000 Primary industry(s): Farming, Industrial business Airport(s): Magic Valley Regional Airport Delta flies here from SLC, Boise is closest major airport - two hours away Start Date: As soon as credentialed Credentialing: 90-120 days Schedule: 7 to 10 shifts/month (1 Shift = 24 hours) Call: 24/7 call coverage Details: 25 bed Critical Access Hospital Average ED Census: 16-18 per 24-hours Annual ED Volume: 6,180 Inpatient Beds: 10 Average Inpatient Census: 7 Services: 24/7: x-ray, lab, CT in house M-F 7:30a - 5p: ultrasound Respiratory Therapy available in-house twelve hours/day and on-call overnight Physical Therapy 8 hrs/day Rounding in am NLT 8, Informal evening rounds with night staff prior to turning in Interdisciplinary Team Meeting every morning. Duties: Admitting patients from the ED Rounding and caring for the entirety of the inpatient service Responding to all codes and rapid responses Attending meetings while on shift Leading interdisciplinary team meetings Understanding utility of Swing Bed program and champion this program for hospital Staying within town limits while on-shift (Maximum response time to hospital is 20 minutes) Other There is no MRI There are no OR, OB, or ICU specialists in Jerome ICU and IMCU are transferred to St Lukes Magic Valley (MV) in Twin Falls about 20 minutes away. There is a very close relationship with MV for any specialty consultations or transfers that are needed. Acuity: Without ICU, so acuity is limited to patients able to be stabilized in the ED and managed on med/surg nursing floor Subspecialty Support: No specialty support in the hospital. EMR: Epic Experience + Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience practicing autonomously Training and experience in the inpatient setting Ability to perform all procedures Active ID License or the ability to obtain Compensation & Benefits Independent Contractor (1099) Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG Provider accommodations: furnished by the hospital in-house. Room or suite with standardized contents