Physician / Hospitalist / Michigan / Permanent / Nocturnist Admitting Physicians - One and a half hours from Detroit, MI Job

Description:

• The Hospital Medicine Admitting physician is responsible for the care of all patients admitted to the hospital service during one of 2 overnight shifts.
• This includes assessing patients, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing medications, and providing patient education. This position will also work closely with the day team to ensure a smooth transition of care.

Responsibilities:

• There are two (2), 12-hour shifts physicians can work: 5pm- 5am or 8pm- 8am
• Flexible scheduling and required to work fifteen (15)- twelve (12) hour shifts per month
• Assess patients admitted to the hospital overnight through the emergency department
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Manage medications
• Provide patient education
• Work closely with the day team to ensure a smooth transition of care
• Attend rounds and conferences
• Complete all required documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain licensure and board certification

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Benefits:

• Sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement
• EPIC Based EMR
• Night Shift Premium
• CME and membership dues
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a progressive and supportive environment
• Chance to make a difference in the lives of patients