Physician, Hospitalist (Cary)

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Cary, NC

10d

About The Position

The WakeMed Hospitalist Physician provides quality clinical care to patients cared for by the Hospitalist division. The physician works with experienced physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are committed to improving community health through outstanding and compassionate care.

The physician may teach and supervise APPs and may opt into teaching and supervising medical students and residents. Responsibilities also include appropriate coding, corporate compliance, and potentially general administrative duties. The physician reports directly to the Hospitalist Medical Director and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices and WakeMed.

The position uses Epic. The flexible, variable schedule consists of 10-hour shifts, typically 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; other shifts may include afternoon and evening hours, such as 2 p.m. to midnight or 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. A dedicated nocturnist group makes overnight shifts less likely. The ICU is closed, with onsite 24/7 critical care support. Procedures are optional, with onsite support from specialists such as Interventional Radiology.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals has served the community since 1961 and is a leading provider of health services in Wake County. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community by providing outstanding and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Licensed medical physician.
• Board certification in the area of practice.
• Doctorate in Medicine.
• Fellowship, internship, or residency in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality clinical care to patients in the Hospitalist division.
• Teach and supervise APPs within the division, as applicable.
• Optionally teach and supervise medical students and residents.
• Ensure appropriate coding and corporate compliance.
• Perform general administrative responsibilities of the practice, as applicable.
• Support the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices and WakeMed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree