Hospitalist Physician (Full Time)
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Montrose, Colorado is surrounded by world-class outdoor recreational activities including kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, fly fishing, and hiking. There are multiple National Parks within a couple of hours drive. The Uncompaghre Valley is a wonderful community with a new Recreation Facility, renovated Fieldhouse, and ongoing improvement of parks, offering a plethora of convenient fun activities. Montrose is a vibrant, cohesive community that combines the benefits of a rural setting with ample amenities.

Cedar Point offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that include medical, vision, dental, life, 401k, and CME.

This is a full-time hospitalist position requiring a combination of day shifts and night shifts (approximately 10/5 respectively).

Responsibilities:

• Management of adult Med/Surg, critical care, and ICU patients.
• Performs examinations, obtains complete medical histories, and assesses health status.
• Documents patient information and care in EHR.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Prescribes medications and treats illnesses of hospitalized patients.
• Counsels patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding medical conditions, treatments, medications, and preventative measures as necessary.
• Coordinates appropriate specialty referrals.
• Consults with or refers more complicated medical cases to physicians as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current State License
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of NPs/PAs.
• Compliance with care recommendations.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
• Knowledge of medical records and documentation in a confidential manner.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in developing/revising patient care based on patient status.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice.
• Ability to intubate, manage a vent, and place central lines (not a prerequisite; employer can assist with skillset development).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Education: Board certified in Internal Medicine

Experience: Completion of quality residency program

Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. This position requires a full range of body motion and may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment and may require working under stressful conditions.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.