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Adult Hospitalist

Employer
Kaweah Delta Health Care District
Location
Visalia, California
Closing date
Aug 6, 2020

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Specialty
Hospital Medicine (MD)
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent

Work at a "patient-first" teaching hospital and join an extraordinary physician group! 

About the Opportunity

Kaweah Delta is the largest hospital in Tulare and Kings Counties and the only hospital in Visalia. We have a heavy responsibility to provide the people of our community with efficient, quality healthcare in their local area. 

  • APPs and Intensivists on staff – Procedures allowable if interested
  • Intensivists available for 2nd opinion or procedure proctorship
  • Full-Time, 7 on, 7 off or flexible schedule
  • Geographic Rounding – 90% of patients located in one unit
  • Patient census around 12
  • Admissions split between hospitalists and intensivists
  • Patients generally stabilized and transferred to medical floor for discharge planning
  • Mixed acuity levels – acute and chronic care
  • Residency program involvement in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Transitional Year, General Surgery, and Anesthesia
  • ED expansion in progress – 40 beds to 74 beds
  • Opening new 24-bed step down unit in Fall 2019
  • 600,000+ diverse population, 581-licensed beds, Level III Trauma Center, 100K+ annual ED visits per year
  • Compensation - $2,000/shift - $360,000/year, which includes $50,000 benefits guarantee
  • Signing bonus & relocation assistance available

Living Here

Visalia is located in the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Visalia is known for its rich agriculture, delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small town charm. Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family friendly community and economic opportunity.

 

There is an average of 275 sunny days per year in Visalia! In the summer, temperatures range from the upper 90's during the daytime and drop to the low 80's in the evening. Our winter climate is mild. The average temperature in the early mornings and evenings is in the low 40's and during the daytime in the upper 50's.

In addition to our central location and California weather, there is also a wide-array of activities locally that you'll have easy access to enjoy. There are several lakes, two major rivers and reservoirs for fishing and boating. Three major ski resorts also are nearby, offering some of California's best downhill and cross-country skiing.

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