Hospitalist Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Provide patient care on the Medical Intensive Care Unit under the direction of the Pulmonary and Critical Care division. Provide overall medical care and management for patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making, serving as the primary patient provider with responsibility for admissions, care plans, procedures, ordering treatments, tests, and medications, with the goal of decreasing the length of patient stay. Function independently to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for the patients. Promote evidence-based care guidelines including sedation management, thrombosis prophylaxis, central line management and ventilator management. Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions including necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Provision of Medical / Psychiatric Care; Collaboration with Care Team :

• Perform overall medical care and medical management in the Medical Intensive Care Unit, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided primarily in an inpatient setting under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Collaborate / consult in the optimization of care delivery through coordination and transitions of care as a part of a team.
• Provide continuity of care incorporating best practices and encouraging others to do the same.
• Perform and record a medical history and physical examination.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat medical conditions and record findings in the electronic medical record.
• Discuss testing and treatment options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Utilize technology to update personal knowledge regarding the current knowledge in the field.
• Coordinate or deliver services to patients requiring continuing care. Refer patients to appropriate clinicians as indicated.
• Evaluate, treat and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical situations.
• Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resources in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies and other related studies.
• Order diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or other rehabilitative services.
• Prescribe, order and administer medications.
• Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care.

Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession and Education :

Education / Health / Promotion / Research :

Administration / Human Resources Management :

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Direct patient care supervision is received from the attending physicians and additional supervision by the Supervisory Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Position and Application Details :

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission :

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact [email protected].

Equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources / Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected] .

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