Memorial Hermann Health System
Physician Hospitalist Needed for full-time in Northeast Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann Health System, Humble, Texas, United States, 77396
Hospitalist Needed for full-time in Northeast Houston, TX
Location
City: Humble
State: TX
Zipcode: 77338
Opportunity Criteria
Specialty: Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Peds
Loan Repayment: Not Specified
Salary Range: Not Specified
Employment Type: Not Specified
Bonus Offered: None
Overview Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician‑employed network, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Hospitalist to join the group at our Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
Internal Medicine | Family Medicine
7 on 7 off schedule
EMR training provided for EPIC
No procedures required
Closed ICU
Competitive salary + bonuses
Job Description
Attend and actively participate in hospital multidisciplinary rounds on all patients where the hospitalist service is primary or co‑management.
Cover Code Blue and Rapid Responses per campus code committee recommendations.
Provide admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent admissions following the on‑call schedule.
Provide co‑management services for subspecialty services within the scope and privilege designation.
Provide consultative services for Medical Staff members as needed.
Accept transfers of care from other clinical service lines when appropriate, ensuring physician‑to‑physician hand‑off communication.
Provide transfer center call for incoming non‑critical care medical patients per the on‑call schedule.
Provide timely evaluation of patients admitted to the hospital per Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
Abide by Hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws.
Provide physician‑to‑physician sign‑out for patients transitioning to post‑acute facilities.
Provide internal sign‑out at transitions of care consistent with standards of care.
Provide 72‑hour narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities when clinically appropriate.
Participate in nursing and staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO.
Respond to clinical queries in a timely fashion.
Document History and Physicals within 12 hours.
Document Discharge Summaries within 48 hours of discharge order.
Maintain current understanding of the regulatory environment related to status patients per national guidelines.
Provide post‑discharge coverage for appropriate home health orders up to 2 weeks or until primary care physicians are seen.
Encourage in‑network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless specified by the patient or unavailable.
Respond promptly to pages and nurse callbacks unless patient safety or experience is impacted.
Provide additional coverage during emergencies or disasters per campus protocol.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Direct patient care throughout the health care system via Consult Orders.
Provide consultation services with attending or primary care providers.
Communicate with the attending physician, nurses, families, and other team members to obtain an appropriate care plan.
Effectively communicate with the treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality psychiatric care (where applicable).
Comply with best practices and other care directives.
Follow Performance Improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers to resolve clinical, administrative, or technical problems.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to MH compliance privacy policies.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting mandatory/continuing education and competency requirements; serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
About Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital A 255‑bed facility, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital has been caring for families in the Lake Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, offering world‑class care close to home. Its affiliated doctors span a wide variety of disciplines. Located east of George Bush Intercontinental Airport off Highway 59, the hospital has been recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and offers a broad array of service lines including interventional cardiology, oncology, spine surgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, and endovascular surgery. The hospital has partnered with UT Physicians in oncology, orthopedics, and vascular surgery to bring world‑class expertise to the campus. In the last year, the hospital opened a Clinical Decision Unit and an innovative endovascular hybrid suite, becoming a learning destination for physicians nationwide. Memorial Hermann Northeast also serves as the official healthcare provider to passengers traveling through Houston’s George Bush International Airport.
About Memorial Hermann Medical Group As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, the Memorial Hermann Medical Group brings together many of Houston’s leading providers under one organization for better coordination in healthcare delivery. Established in 2006, MHMG includes primary care physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers all focused on evidence‑based medicine to provide exceptional collaborative, quality, patient‑centered care. With approximately 200 providers and over 60 clinics, MHMG facilitates collaboration and mutual commitment toward common desired behaviors and outcomes.
Benefits of Employment
Billing and Collections
Insurance Contracting
Branding/Marketing
Human Resource/Staffing Support
Leading‑edge Information Technology
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Opportunity Criteria
Specialty: Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Peds
Loan Repayment: Not Specified
Salary Range: Not Specified
Employment Type: Not Specified
Bonus Offered: None
Overview Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician‑employed network, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Hospitalist to join the group at our Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
Internal Medicine | Family Medicine
7 on 7 off schedule
EMR training provided for EPIC
No procedures required
Closed ICU
Competitive salary + bonuses
Job Description
Attend and actively participate in hospital multidisciplinary rounds on all patients where the hospitalist service is primary or co‑management.
Cover Code Blue and Rapid Responses per campus code committee recommendations.
Provide admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent admissions following the on‑call schedule.
Provide co‑management services for subspecialty services within the scope and privilege designation.
Provide consultative services for Medical Staff members as needed.
Accept transfers of care from other clinical service lines when appropriate, ensuring physician‑to‑physician hand‑off communication.
Provide transfer center call for incoming non‑critical care medical patients per the on‑call schedule.
Provide timely evaluation of patients admitted to the hospital per Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
Abide by Hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws.
Provide physician‑to‑physician sign‑out for patients transitioning to post‑acute facilities.
Provide internal sign‑out at transitions of care consistent with standards of care.
Provide 72‑hour narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities when clinically appropriate.
Participate in nursing and staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO.
Respond to clinical queries in a timely fashion.
Document History and Physicals within 12 hours.
Document Discharge Summaries within 48 hours of discharge order.
Maintain current understanding of the regulatory environment related to status patients per national guidelines.
Provide post‑discharge coverage for appropriate home health orders up to 2 weeks or until primary care physicians are seen.
Encourage in‑network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless specified by the patient or unavailable.
Respond promptly to pages and nurse callbacks unless patient safety or experience is impacted.
Provide additional coverage during emergencies or disasters per campus protocol.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Direct patient care throughout the health care system via Consult Orders.
Provide consultation services with attending or primary care providers.
Communicate with the attending physician, nurses, families, and other team members to obtain an appropriate care plan.
Effectively communicate with the treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality psychiatric care (where applicable).
Comply with best practices and other care directives.
Follow Performance Improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers to resolve clinical, administrative, or technical problems.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to MH compliance privacy policies.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting mandatory/continuing education and competency requirements; serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
About Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital A 255‑bed facility, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital has been caring for families in the Lake Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, offering world‑class care close to home. Its affiliated doctors span a wide variety of disciplines. Located east of George Bush Intercontinental Airport off Highway 59, the hospital has been recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and offers a broad array of service lines including interventional cardiology, oncology, spine surgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, and endovascular surgery. The hospital has partnered with UT Physicians in oncology, orthopedics, and vascular surgery to bring world‑class expertise to the campus. In the last year, the hospital opened a Clinical Decision Unit and an innovative endovascular hybrid suite, becoming a learning destination for physicians nationwide. Memorial Hermann Northeast also serves as the official healthcare provider to passengers traveling through Houston’s George Bush International Airport.
About Memorial Hermann Medical Group As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, the Memorial Hermann Medical Group brings together many of Houston’s leading providers under one organization for better coordination in healthcare delivery. Established in 2006, MHMG includes primary care physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers all focused on evidence‑based medicine to provide exceptional collaborative, quality, patient‑centered care. With approximately 200 providers and over 60 clinics, MHMG facilitates collaboration and mutual commitment toward common desired behaviors and outcomes.
Benefits of Employment
Billing and Collections
Insurance Contracting
Branding/Marketing
Human Resource/Staffing Support
Leading‑edge Information Technology
Contact Information
Please click "Apply"
#J-18808-Ljbffr