Rural Physicians Group
RPG - NP/PA Hospitalist Opening - Jerome, ID
Rural Physicians Group, Jerome, Idaho, United States, 83338
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 Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Credentialing Credentialing:
90-120 days
Schedule Schedule:
7 to 10 shifts/month (1 Shift = 24 hours)
Call Call:
24/7 call coverage
Details 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 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 Subspecialty Support:
No specialty support in the hospital.
EMR 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
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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 Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Credentialing Credentialing:
90-120 days
Schedule Schedule:
7 to 10 shifts/month (1 Shift = 24 hours)
Call Call:
24/7 call coverage
Details 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 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 Subspecialty Support:
No specialty support in the hospital.
EMR 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
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