Hospitalist Physician

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Job Location

Miami, FL

Description

Job Summary
- Reports directly to the Medical Director
- Assists in developing the policies, clinical protocols, forms, reports, and records for the hospitalist’s program and any other communication/reporting required by the hospital and HHA
- Foster a close relationship with the Emergency Department providers and administrative staff and ensure that patients presented for admission meet admission criteria and be available for ER consults as needed
- Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and their families.
- Determine which referrals are required based upon examination and patient needs.
- Determine level of urgency of follow-up referral consultation appointments.
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
- Order studies, tests and ancillary services.
- Documents all services in patient medical record.
- Completes all progress notes, history and physicals, and discharge summaries by 11:59pm on the date of service.
- Reviews, makes medical judgments and signs (if required) all consult notes, laboratory, diagnostic, ancillary, Pharmacy, Health Risk Assessment, Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment data/requests before the beginning of the following day, from the day of which the request was placed in the clinician’s queue.
- Returns all patient telephone calls by the end of the day on which the call was made.
- Reviews on a regular basis cases that require ongoing medical attention with HHA Case Management/Acute Care Program.
- Participates in quality improvement management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by HHA or clinical requirements.
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
- Assists in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Responsible for application of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-9 +/- ICD-10) to individual patient health records. Knowledge of national, state and payer specific regulations and policies pertaining to coding reimbursement.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- Initiates contact with primary care physicians to inform of patient admission.
- Initiates contact with primary care physicians to inform of patient discharge.
- Recognizes and considers age and disease specific needs of patients as required by Hedis.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- Participates in patient retention and marketing activities as required.
- Participate as on-call physician as required.
Common Job Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications
- Medical degree in Internal Medicine or Family Practice from an accredited medical school and licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
- The ability to speak Spanish is desired.
- Practice experience in outpatient setting with HMO or managed care is helpful.
Job Classification Standards
- Extreme risk to blood borne pathogens category 1. Tasks regularly invoke exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. The potential for spills or splashes of blood, body fluids or tissues exist in job related tasks.
- Physical demands and work environment involves considerable physical exertion such as frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending, stooping and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety requirements e.g., working with risk exposure to contagious diseases, radiation or infections or working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. The Physician may be required to wear protective clothing or gear.

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