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St. Charles Health System This role involves responding to admission requests and assuming care when patients are transferred from the Emergency Department or admitted from an outside facility, as specified by each SCHS hospital’s medical staff bylaws. The Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician (night shift) provides medical care as the attending of record for adult inpatients (minimum age 18) presenting with primary internal medicine pathology, and provides services 24 hours daily, all days of the year. Work schedule:
Shifts are generally 10–11 hours in duration with a minimum of 144 shifts per year for a traditional Nocturnist. Potential to work day or swing shifts as well. Option of 7-day rotation or flex scheduling. Call expectation:
Back-up call during high census times may be requested. Work location:
The Physician rotates between Bend and Redmond Hospital for coverage needs. Other outreach locations may be added as patient and business needs dictate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
(May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned) Clinical Expectations
Provide 24-hour coverage of all Medicine patients on the Bend campus, both in an admitting role as well as a consultative role, in accordance with existing Co-Management Agreements. Provide 24-hour coverage of all Medicine and Critical Care patients at the Redmond campus, both in an admitting as well as consultative role, in accordance with existing Co-Management Agreements. When requested by the primary service, serve as a Consultant for all inpatient psychiatric patients in PES or Sageview. If medically complex, serve as a Consultant for patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation. Share in equitable distribution of work between all hospitalist physicians on shift. Maintain credentialing and privileges to perform critical care procedures, and ability to rotate through the St. Charles-Redmond hospital on an equitable basis with others in the position. May transfer patients requiring a higher level of medical or sub-specialist care from St. Charles-Redmond to SCMC-Bend hospital or another facility at their discretion and with the accepting physician's agreement. Maintain familiarity with the SCMG organization structure, communication systems, billing process, and completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned by SCMG administration. Obtain and maintain medical knowledge and current skills through regular continuing medical education (CME) activity. Abide by all medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Share information when requested and when anticipating a need. Maintain punctual presence for assigned work days, in compliance with SCHS attendance policy. Keep medical knowledge current through regular CME activity and attest to having obtained 60 hours of Category 1 CME relevant to current practice over the prior two years. Participation in Rapid Response supervision may be requested from time to time. Administrative Expectations
Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks to ensure timely and accurate billing in accordance with health system policies and regulatory agencies. Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure. Participate in SCMG meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and physician practice. Maintain CME to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction. Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted. Maintain active privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to perform job duties. Behavioral Expectations
Participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual—patient and caregiver. Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conduct all activities with professionalism and confidentiality. Deliver high-quality, timely, efficient, accurate, and courteous patient care and customer service. Educate, counsel, and assist patients and families regarding health problems, maintenance activities, and preventive behaviors. Provide a therapeutic presence by responding to patients’ needs with care, including introducing oneself, confirming preferred name, spending time to determine care goals, active listening, and appropriate communication. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, support corporate integrity efforts, and cooperate with investigations as required. Education
Required
Graduation from an accredited medical school. Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Preferred
Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency completion. Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required
Oregon license as MD/DO. Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine. If not board certified at the time of application, must become board certified within seven years of residency/fellowship. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. Unrestricted DEA number. Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare/Medicaid or other federal/state programs. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Preferred
Board certified in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine. Experience
Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Experience working in a team, collaborating, facilitating, and building consensus among health care professionals to achieve results. Preferred
Epic EMR software experience. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Physician Nocturnist
role at
St. Charles Health System This role involves responding to admission requests and assuming care when patients are transferred from the Emergency Department or admitted from an outside facility, as specified by each SCHS hospital’s medical staff bylaws. The Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician (night shift) provides medical care as the attending of record for adult inpatients (minimum age 18) presenting with primary internal medicine pathology, and provides services 24 hours daily, all days of the year. Work schedule:
Shifts are generally 10–11 hours in duration with a minimum of 144 shifts per year for a traditional Nocturnist. Potential to work day or swing shifts as well. Option of 7-day rotation or flex scheduling. Call expectation:
Back-up call during high census times may be requested. Work location:
The Physician rotates between Bend and Redmond Hospital for coverage needs. Other outreach locations may be added as patient and business needs dictate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
(May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned) Clinical Expectations
Provide 24-hour coverage of all Medicine patients on the Bend campus, both in an admitting role as well as a consultative role, in accordance with existing Co-Management Agreements. Provide 24-hour coverage of all Medicine and Critical Care patients at the Redmond campus, both in an admitting as well as consultative role, in accordance with existing Co-Management Agreements. When requested by the primary service, serve as a Consultant for all inpatient psychiatric patients in PES or Sageview. If medically complex, serve as a Consultant for patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation. Share in equitable distribution of work between all hospitalist physicians on shift. Maintain credentialing and privileges to perform critical care procedures, and ability to rotate through the St. Charles-Redmond hospital on an equitable basis with others in the position. May transfer patients requiring a higher level of medical or sub-specialist care from St. Charles-Redmond to SCMC-Bend hospital or another facility at their discretion and with the accepting physician's agreement. Maintain familiarity with the SCMG organization structure, communication systems, billing process, and completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned by SCMG administration. Obtain and maintain medical knowledge and current skills through regular continuing medical education (CME) activity. Abide by all medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Share information when requested and when anticipating a need. Maintain punctual presence for assigned work days, in compliance with SCHS attendance policy. Keep medical knowledge current through regular CME activity and attest to having obtained 60 hours of Category 1 CME relevant to current practice over the prior two years. Participation in Rapid Response supervision may be requested from time to time. Administrative Expectations
Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks to ensure timely and accurate billing in accordance with health system policies and regulatory agencies. Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure. Participate in SCMG meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and physician practice. Maintain CME to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction. Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted. Maintain active privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to perform job duties. Behavioral Expectations
Participate in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual—patient and caregiver. Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conduct all activities with professionalism and confidentiality. Deliver high-quality, timely, efficient, accurate, and courteous patient care and customer service. Educate, counsel, and assist patients and families regarding health problems, maintenance activities, and preventive behaviors. Provide a therapeutic presence by responding to patients’ needs with care, including introducing oneself, confirming preferred name, spending time to determine care goals, active listening, and appropriate communication. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, support corporate integrity efforts, and cooperate with investigations as required. Education
Required
Graduation from an accredited medical school. Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Preferred
Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency completion. Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required
Oregon license as MD/DO. Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine. If not board certified at the time of application, must become board certified within seven years of residency/fellowship. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. Unrestricted DEA number. Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare/Medicaid or other federal/state programs. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Preferred
Board certified in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine. Experience
Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Experience working in a team, collaborating, facilitating, and building consensus among health care professionals to achieve results. Preferred
Epic EMR software experience. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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