We areseeking a Locums Hospital Medicine Physician for an ongoing hospital-basedopportunity in Rochester, New Hampshire. This is a great opportunity for aphysician who enjoys providing comprehensive inpatient care to an underservedpatient population in a collaborative hospital setting.
PositionHighlights
- Hospital-based inpatient practice
- 100-bed facility
- Daily census: approximately 14-24 patients
- Approximately 4-5 admissions per day
- Approximately 4-6 consults per day, primarily to behavioral health or rehabilitation services
- Underserved patient population
- No trauma designation
- On-site coverage
- Once the shift is completed, providers are not expected to receive calls or be called back
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive hospital medicine care to adult inpatients.
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Perform daily rounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage new admissions and coordinate ongoing inpatient care.
- Respond to clinical needs during assigned shifts.
- Coordinate consultations and referrals to behavioral health, rehabilitation, and other services as appropriate.
- Collaborate with nursing, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Complete timely and accurate medical documentation.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active New Hampshire medical license
- Current DEA registration
- BLS certification
