Cardiology Hospitalist (Per-Diem)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

About The Position

The Physician supervises and provides necessary and desirable medical care to Dartmouth-Hitchcock patients within the Physician’s specialty, consistent with Dartmouth-Hitchcock policies and procedures, the policies of the facility where care is rendered, and directions from the Medical Director in collaboration with the Service Line Leader or designee. Where specialty call coverage is required, the Physician rotates call with physicians and allied health professionals in the specialty to provide comparable coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call hours are defined by the department; the Physician is expected to remain in close proximity as directed and address patient calls promptly. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Physician spends sufficient and reasonable time on administrative and record-keeping matters related to the medical practice. The role provides clinical and related administrative services to ensure timely patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, testing, treatment, consultation, documentation, and coordination of care. The Physician also supervises APPs as directed and participates in continuing medical education and quality and patient safety initiatives.

Requirements

Advanced clinical degree (MD or DO).
Postgraduate training in a residency program.
Current New Hampshire medical license.
Current or eligible for ABMS Board Certification, to be obtained within five years.
Active hospital staff membership.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and related administrative services to ensure timely patient care.
Abide by the Dartmouth Health Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
Review patient records and detailed medical histories.
Determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
Obtain informed consent for treatment and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices within the specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
Initiate patient admission and discharge, if applicable.
Provide consultation, education, and counseling on management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries; encourage behavioral change and support self-management skills to improve overall health within the specialty scope of practice.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Provide patient- and family-centered care.
Ensure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent.
Supervise APPs as directed.
Participate in continuing medical education (CME).
Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Rotate call coverage with physicians and allied health professionals in the specialty when required, remain in close proximity as directed, and address patient calls in a timely fashion.
Spend sufficient and reasonable time on administrative and record-keeping matters related to the medical practice.