Physician - Hospitalist

Opportunity:

Physician - Hospitalist

Job Details:

• Urgent need for a Hospitalist Physician with a clean file and active GA license
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• EMR system: Meditech Expanse
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• Target of 18-22 billable encounters per day shift with admissions factored in
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• Volume dependent daytime staffing model with 2-3 physicians and 1 APP practicing collaboratively and at the top of their licensure
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• APP independently rounds on approximately 80% of physician census with physician chart reviews and co-signing as required
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• Coverage needed for all shifts including days, nights, and weekends
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• Open ICU model with 24/7 intensivist support
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• Hospitalist is responsible for all codes and rapid responses
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• Exceptionally stable program with approximately 15-year average hospitalist tenure
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• Admissions are taken in structured time blocks rather than a round-robin approach, with block times alternating daily to ensure fairness, predictability, and flexibility
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• Shared team-based approach during peak volumes
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• No overnight call responsibilities for daytime providers
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• Nocturnists are responsible for cross coverage and admissions, averaging 8-10 admissions per night
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• Admissions primarily from the ED

Facility:

This community hospital provides a full range of inpatient medical services to the surrounding region, offering a collaborative and stable work environment. The facility operates with a well-established hospitalist program and a supportive team-based model, ensuring providers have the resources and structure needed to deliver high-quality patient care. The open ICU model with around-the-clock intensivist support reflects the organization's commitment to comprehensive and coordinated care.

Location:

Vidalia, GA

Vidalia is a welcoming small city in southeast Georgia, famously known as the home of the sweet Vidalia onion, offering a close-knit community feel with a relaxed, Southern lifestyle. The area provides affordable living, warm weather year-round, and easy access to Georgia's coastal destinations and outdoor recreational opportunities.