Hospitalist opportunity in Fayetteville, NC

• Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is a 1000+ bed, 8- hospital regional health system and teaching facility. Cape Fear Valley has been recognized nationally by Healthgrades, IBM Watson, Leapfrog and Joint Commission for their continued success in the various Disease Specific Accreditations. A private not-for-profit organization. Cape Fear Valley has been named “The Best Place to Work” in the Fayetteville Observer’s Reader’s Choice Award five years in a row. As the sixth largest city in North Carolina – and growing – both Fayetteville and Cape Fear Valley Health’s healthcare needs are on the rise.

  Our hospitalist program offers excellent physician flexibility and provides great work-life balance. We are on the cusp of the I-95/I-40 corridor which provides easy access to the mountains, beaches and lakes. If you are looking to relocate to a growing metropolitan area and family friendly city with cultural diversity and with many other perks, look no further because this place for YOU!!

  • Hospitalist positions are fully employed positions offering a 12 hour shift (15 shifts a month), 7 on 7 off schedule.
  • IM Board Certified/Board Eligible in two years
  • Competitive Salary with Sign-on Bonus
  • Retention Plan
  • Relocation
  • Paid Malpractice w/Tail
  • CME Time and Allowance
  • Generous Benefits Package – 403(b) match and 457(b); Health and Dental; and other desirable benefits
  • Dedicated Admitter
  • EPIC EMR System

• Hospitalist CFV

  Company Name: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

  Job Location: 1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304

  Job title: Staff Hospitalist

  Minimum Salary: $239,200

  Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an approved medical school.

  SOC Code: 29-1216

  SOC Occupation Title: General Internal Medicine Physicians

  Duration: Regular Hire

  Work week: Full-time

  Supervision Experience Required: No

  Travel Required: No

  License Required: Possession of a license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina and a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.

  Residency Required: Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency and board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or achievement of board certification within the specified time established in CFVHS’s Medical Staff Bylaws.

                                                                                                     

  Requires skills and experience in the following:

   

  ·          Deep understanding of adult illnesses, chronic disease management, and acute inpatient care.

  ·          Ability to interpret lab results, imaging, and physical exams to form accurate diagnoses.

  ·          In-depth knowledge of medications, interactions, dosages, and side effects.

  ·          Understanding of ICU-level care.

  ·          Procedural Skills including Central line placement, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis/thoracentesis, Intubation, Code Blue/ACLS response, and Joint aspiration.

  ·          Proficiency in Epic, Cerner, or other EMR systems.

  ·          Understanding of CPT/ICD-10 coding for proper documentation and billing.

  ·          Applying clinical pathways, hospital protocols, and evidence-based guidelines in patient care.

  ·          Staying up to date with guideline changes (e.g., sepsis, stroke, anticoagulation management)

  ·          Familiarity with quality metrics (e.g., readmission rates, length of stay, hospital-acquired infections).

  ·          Basic understanding of data analysis to participate in quality improvement (QI) initiatives.

   

   

  Job duties: The Staff Hospitalist position provides physician services for adult patients requiring inpatient admissions and provide inpatient consultations. Including the following clinical duties: Render appropriate adult patient evaluations and medical treatment, consistent with the current standards of care, and admit and manage patients; Provide medical care for patients, primarily on an inpatient level, but also as necessary on an outpatient basis to include observation units, medical consults on rehab patients, medical consults to patients located at Behavioral Health Center (BHC), or transitional care units; and Take an appropriate history and perform an appropriate physical examination on all patients prior to rendering treatment. Participates in the case management, level of care process, and the discharge planning process of each patient on service. She will provide appropriate supervision and review of services rendered by physicians and other non-physicians involved in direct care of patients on service. Employs effective communications to patients and all members of the hospital team taking care of the patient. Coordinates care upon discharge of patient back to the primary care physician, including personal communication to the primary care physician about the patient’s hospital stay, present status, and anyoutstanding test results. Ensure that consultations by sub-specialists to the Hospitalist service are done in a timely manner to optimize patient care. If a patient needs to be transferred to another facility for specialty care responsible for ensuring that: The risks and benefits of the transfer have been explained to the patient and patient’s family; That, in the professional medical opinion, the risks of the transfer are outweighed by the benefits of the transfer; The patient has been stabilized as much as possible; The receiving hospital has been contacted and has accepted the patient and has an available bed for the patient; and All appropriate medical center forms have been completed. Available to treat and respond in an emergency situation or otherwise, in a timely manner, when consulted by any healthcare professional, to include any suspected adult cardiac arrest. This includes, but is not limited to, SRRC, Radiology, Cardiac Rehab, and any general medical or surgical unit or intensive care unit. Participate in hospital committees, task forces, process development, etc.; provide leadership in the development and implementation of inpatient clinical pathways and best practices; participate in education of hospital staff, particularly nursing personnel; and attend Cape Fear Valley Hospitalist Group Meetings.

Cape Fear Valley Health has grown from a community hospital to a 942-bed regional health system. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, its flagship hospital, specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment and surgical services as well as neuroscience, pediatrics, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and more.  A private, not-for-profit organization with more than 1 million patient visits annually, it has eight hospitals with 7,000 employees and 850 physicians.

Our physicians and facilities serve a six-county region of southeastern North Carolina that includes Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn, and beyond. Cape Fear Valley Health’s medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital and Health Pavilion North as well as numerous primary and specialty clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.

In a thriving, diverse community of more than 319,000 residents, Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award three times from the National Civic League, and has been recognized for cultural diversity and municipal excellence by the National League of Cities.

Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield are located in the western portion of Cumberland County, adjacent to Fayetteville. Home of the Airborne, Special Operations and famed Golden Knights parachute team, Fort Bragg is one of the largest military complexes in the world.

Fayetteville’s central location, mild climate, low cost of living and patriotic spirit make it an ideal city for rising healthcare professionals. As the sixth largest city in North Carolina – and growing – both Fayetteville and Cape Fear Valley Health’s healthcare needs are on the rise. We’re looking for exceptional employees to call it home.