Hospitalist

AltaMed•West Covina, CA

About The Position

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day. Job Overview Provides inpatient hospital care and/or post-acute care at designated AltaMed contracted hospitals and/or SNF facilities. Provides professional hospitalist services, which include initial evaluation and management, medical consultations, ongoing daily rounding, and discharge management of inpatient and post-acute care patients. Complies and participates in the quality assurance/improvement programs that are established or amended by Contracted Health Plans and by AltaMed, as approved by DHCS and DOC, and directed by the Medical Director of Inpatient and Post-Acute Care Services at AltaMed (herein referred to as “Medical Director.”)

Requirements

Current California license and DEA certification as required.
Minimum of 3 years of Hospitalist experience, preferably with a managed care organization.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

SNFist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides inpatient hospital care and/or post-acute care at designated AltaMed contracted hospitals and/or SNF facilities.
Provides professional hospitalist services, which include initial evaluation and management, medical consultations, ongoing daily rounding, and discharge management of inpatient and post-acute care patients.
Complies and participates in the quality assurance/improvement programs that are established or amended by Contracted Health Plans and by AltaMed, as approved by DHCS and DOC, and directed by the Medical Director of Inpatient and Post-Acute Care Services at AltaMed