Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician - MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

General Summary of Position

Provides internal medicine care 24 hours per day 7 days per week in all areas of the hospital including but not limited to management of inpatient referrals from primary care physicians (PCP) and the Primary Care Center (PCC) Emergency Department (ED) admissions and consultations inpatient internal medicine care and inpatient medical consultation on other adult patients. Participates as a faculty member in the Internal Medicine Residency program ("Residency") and in programs and initiatives that improves.

As a MedStar Health clinician, you can expect:

• A very competitive salary
• Up to $30,000 signing and retention incentives
• Eligible for productivity bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan – 403-B with % employer match

Position requires MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent and completion of thirty-six (36) months of ACGME accredited internal medical residency. The role requires a valid Maryland medical license and American Board Certification (or eligibility) in Internal Medicine.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Core clinical faculty responsibilities to the residency: Participates in Residency curriculum development. Develops and evaluates resident competencies. Participates in resident conferences and another didactic teaching. Faculty advisor to residents as determined by the Residency Program Director. Mentors provides guidance and feedback and monitors resident stress.
• Core clinical faculty responsibilities to the residency: Teaches and closely oversees resident care of inpatients on the medical units. Responsible for Teaching and Management rounds. Demonstrates knowledge of internal medicine patient care requirements for hospitalized patients. Provides internal medicine care within the inpatient setting to include but not limited to history and physical exams consultative services daily rounding services and discharge planning. Provides medical care that is of high quality as judged by peers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State regulations about accurate patient billing and coding for both professional services and hospital-related charges. Produces reliable and accurate billing records that allow the hospital to correctly bill third-party payors and other consumers of healthcare at the hospital.

*This list is not all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience providing internal medicine care preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• MD - Physician - State Licensure Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or a comparable adult medical specialty required and
• Fulfills the requirements for medical staff membership at Hospital required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Leadership educator and marketing skills.
• Clinical expertise and business acumen.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of professionals and support staff.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $306,840.00 - USD $336,840.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.