Intensivist

SUMMARY:

Provides critical care services at Acute Care sites. Responsible for history and physical exams for patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Rounds on assigned critical care patients. Compliant with all facility and Adfinitas quality initiatives.  Partners with and oversees Advanced Practice Providers (“APPs”).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES:

The following list reflects essential duties and responsibilities of the position. The Company may alter or modify this list at any time. This list is meant to provide an overview and is non-exhaustive.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage Critical Care patients
• Create, direct, coordinate, and supervise the patient care plans daily
• Conduct/order diagnostic tests, and analyze results and prescribe indicated treatments and therapies
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate
• Provide cross coverage for patients as requested by medical staff
• Round on existing hospitalist patients in multidisciplinary rounds
• Work as part of an integrated team with care management, nursing, pharmacy, etc.
• Assist in patient education and goal setting
• Participate and adhere to all quality metrics and goals as established and directed by Adfinitas or the client/hospital
• Partner with and oversee Advanced Practice Providers
• Submit accurate and timely charges for all professional services performed
• Lead Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) codes and Rapid Response Team evaluations
• Attend committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate
• Manage ventilators
• Complete central lines
• Perform intubations
• Comply with policies and procedures regarding department operations
• Establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data
• Other duties assigned

COMPETENCIES

The following is a list of personal and professional competencies that must be present to succeed in this role.

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, including the use of email, are necessary in dealing with a variety of healthcare professionals, Adfinitas colleagues, family members, and patients
• Team oriented attitude toward patient care at facility
• Demonstrated qualities and characteristics: ethics and values
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality measures, including but not limited to HCAHPS, MHACS and any other relevant state specified programs

• Demonstrate commitment to Adfinitas core values – Quality Care, Willingness To Do, Maintaining Personal Connections, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate commitment to high ethical standards and healthcare compliance.

• Skill in diagnosing and treating diseases
• Ability to effectively work in stressful situations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• State licensure in good standing
• Federal DEA/State CDS certification (if applicable) in good standing
• Existing facility medical staff member in good standing or successful application and credentialing at facility
• Internal Medicine/Family Practice board certification/eligibility
• ACLS Certification
• Applicable screening and background checks

About the Area:

Resting along the banks of the Connecticut River, Springfield, Massachusetts is part of the Pioneer Valley, a region that's loved by outdoorsy types for its proximity to mountains, lakes, and abundant hiking trails.

Springfield is about three hours from New York City, 90 minutes from Boston and roughly 30 minutes from Hartford, Connecticut.  Highly rated school systems are nearby, as is Bradley International Airport.    

This family-friendly area is home to an abundance of museums and cultural offerings as well as Six Flags and the Eastern States Exposition (“Big E”).