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Physician- Hospitalist

Employer
Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Salary
Salary Range: $104,843 to $264,000
Closing date
Nov 14, 2019

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

The Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VA) in conjunction with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Hospitalist to be appointed 5/8ths at the VA and 3/8ths at UIHC. All applicants must meet all necessary requirements of appointment at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.

Services to be performed include but are not limited to: Admitting and managing inpatients. This includes admitting patients and performing histories and physical examinations; rounding on patients and writing progress notes; discharge planning and timely completion of discharge summaries. Working closely with specialists and primary care physicians to ensure that inpatients receive continuous high quality care. Providing inpatient medicine consultations to other services, including but not limited to, Mental Health and Surgery. Communicating with incoming and off going Hospitalists to ensure continuity of care. Responding to Code Blue & Rapid Response Team calls throughout the facility while on duty, and is a Lead Disaster Team Coordinator for triage during disaster or mass casualty situations. Completing all medical records (including discharge summaries) in accordance with Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Participating in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Coverage of the Hospitalist service is 24/7.


Work Schedule: Shifts vary according to service line need. Weekends and Holidays may be required.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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