Physician-Hospitalist-PRN

Your future role at a glance 

• Specialty: Hospitalist
• Schedule: PRN; Pick up weekend shifts every 5-6 weeks; Weekend Shift is Friday 5pm through Monday 7am
• Call Schedule: On call during weekend shift; Rounding is conducted Saturday and Sunday at 8am; Physician is on-call from Friday 5pm through Monday 7am
• Practice Detail: provides a wide range of hospital services, including general and laparoscopic outpatient surgery, comprehensive diagnostic clinical tests and medical imaging for acute or emergency care, physical therapy, respiratory care, nutritional support and education, GYN services, OP infusions, and swing bed program.
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: St. Vincent Williamsport
• Location: St. Vincent Williamsport at 412 North Monroe Street in Williamsport, Indiana

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting
  physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

In Williamsport, Indiana, Ascension St. Vincent 

• Williamsport Hospital and ER is a critical care hospital with advanced specialty care services. 
• Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport at 412 North Monroe Street in Williamsport, Indiana, provides a wide range of hospital services, including general and laparoscopic outpatient surgery, comprehensive diagnostic clinical tests and medical imaging for acute or emergency care, physical therapy, respiratory care, nutritional support and education, GYN services, OP infusions, and swing bed program. 
• The outpatient multi-specialty clinic includes cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pain management, and pulmonary care services

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

No additional preferences.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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