Hospitalist

Susquehanna Physician Services seeks a Hospitalist to provide and direct inpatient medical care for hospital patients, including creating and recommending treatment plans and taking patient medical histories; order tests for health care staff to administer, review and interpret test results and respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being, all within the context of the hospital inpatient setting; responsible for assuring continuity of care and coordinating the care provided by specialty physicians and ancillary departments, including physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social services and nursing case management; improve the overall efficiency of care for the patient, including transition of care and co-management of patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide and direct inpatient medical care for hospital patients, including creating and recommending treatment plans and taking patient medical histories.

• Order tests for health care staff to administer, review and interpret test results and respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being, all within the context of the hospital inpatient setting.

• Responsible for assuring continuity of care and coordinating the care provided by specialty physicians and ancillary departments, including physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social services and nursing case management.

• Improve the overall efficiency of care for the patient, including transition of care and co-management of patients.

• Must have a Medical degree or equivalent;

• Must have completed a residency in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine;

• Must be Board certified or eligible for certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine;

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Medical License.

• Requires travel to work sites within 55 miles.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran