Physician - Nocturnist (AMPD I/II)

County of Riverside • Moreno Valley, CA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, CA has Nocturnist (Assistant Medical Program Director I/II) opportunities available with the Internal Medicine Department. The Assistant Medical Program Director (AMPD) - Nocturnist provides clinical leadership and oversight of nocturnal inpatient medical services within the Internal Medicine Department at RUHS Medical Center. Incumbents plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and oversee medical services provided during overnight hours, ensuring high-quality, safe, timely, and efficient patient care. Responsibilities include clinical management of hospitalized patients, coordination of care with daytime hospitalist teams and consulting services, supervision and support of medical staff, and collaboration with nursing, ancillary, and administrative personnel to promote continuity of care and effective hospital operations. The AMPD II is expected to exercise independent clinical judgment, address complex patient-care issues, facilitate appropriate admissions and transfers, respond to urgent and emergent clinical needs, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of clinical practices, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental standards. The position serves as a lead clinical resource for the Internal Medicine Department and contributes to the ongoing advancement of patient care and medical services at RUHS Medical Center.

Requirements

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Active and unrestricted California medical license, or able to obtain a California medical license
• Three years of training accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in applicable medical specialty field.
• Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions.
• Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration.
• Eligible for certification/or board certified in a specialty medical field by the applicable American Specialty Board.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
• Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures, and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision.
• Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients, and others.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with hospitalist medicine practice, previous hospitalist or nocturnist experience a plus
• Interest in teaching opportunities of medical student and residents
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the primary or specialized medical services at the medical center, outpatient care clinics and other health centers.
• Supervise physicians, mid-level practitioners, healthcare support staff, interns, and resident physicians; monitor and evaluate performance of clinicians and support staff; manage healthcare service operations and staff scheduling.
• Instruct physicians, mid-level practitioners, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff engaged in performing patient care.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; conduct or participate in department or primary care clinic rounds and instruct the medical staff on patient care services in relation to medical treatments and medications.
• Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs; ensure medical staff and ancillary medical staff compliance to department policies, Joint Commission requirements, local, state, and federal regulations related to healthcare.
• Assist the Medical Program Director in managing department and provider performance improvement, and productivity processes and programs; confer with and advise the Medical Program Director on the department operations and make appropriate recommendations as necessary.
• Participate in planning and coordinating joint administrative and technical training programs and recommend methods and procedures for coordinating the applicable primary care or specialty services for patients; keep informed of current medical techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Initiate, conduct, and coordinate special research projects; participate in conferences, present lectures, and prepare scientific papers.
• Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by Joint Commission, state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and prepare reports related to the activities of the specialty area/department.
• Assist Medical Program Director in developing and implementing immediate and long-range goals and objectives of medical services programs; establish and revise program policies and procedures according to program guidelines/regulations; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Assist the Medical Program Director in preparing the budget; represent the department in various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of primary and mid-level practitioners.

Benefits

• CalPERS pension plan
• Accrued annual leave/11 paid county holidays
• Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• County paid malpractice coverage
• Competitive total compensation package, including a county base salary and additional compensation through the affiliated medical group/salary differentials.
• Eligible employees may also qualify for federal student loan forgiveness or repayment programs based on applicable requirements.
• Additional compensation for night coverage
• Performance Recognition Plan (PRP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level