Hospitalist job in Lake Charles LA

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Job description

Family Medicine Academic Hospitalist Opening in Lake Charles, LA
Beaumont TX 1hr; Baton Rouge 2 hr

Seeking a family medicine academic hospitalist for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (non-tenure, clinical track).

Appointment will be commensurate with physicians credentials and experience.
Work rotation 7on/7 off, available for night phone calls
Job responsibilities will focus on providing excellent medical care in the inpatient care setting.
Lead, supervise and teach a medicine team consisting of residents and medical students.
Coordinate with outpatient care teams and case management for the safe, appropriate and timely discharge of patients.
Participate in team meetings.
Work with the team to review and develop appropriate order sets and procedures.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and projects.
Ensure timely completion of all documentation and other administrative tasks to ensure smooth and seamless operational follow through.
Board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) Family Medicine physician with full, unrestricted medical staff privileges in Family Medicine.
The ideal candidate will have previous academic experience with obstetric skills, experience teaching medical students and residents, though not required.

Program & Practice Highlights

Community health system sponsored program
Supportive Hospital administration
Tight-knit, family like atmosphere among faculty, residents & staff
Solid relationships with community preceptors
Fully accredited by ACGME for 21 years
24 approved positions and 21 current (7-7-7) residents
Unopposed program with single site learning environment
Strong faculty with diverse backgrounds and skill sets
Family Medicine Center located directly across from sponsoring hospital
Full Inpatient and outpatient experience
Diverse patient population
Traditional outpatient practice and inpatient care
Inpatient responsibilities at Hospital
Full complement of consultants
Primary responsibilities center on the education of 21 Family Medicine residents and visiting medical students, precepting residents, didactic presentations, and 1:7 week inpatient team lead.
Medicine team consists of approximately 45 residents, and 1-2 medical students on a 4-week rotating cycle
Case management & clinical pharmacists round daily with medicine team
Open ICU
No vent management
ER physicians available 24/7 for code

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Income Potential
Commencement Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid professional liability insurance
Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME benefits
CME, Dues/Membership reimbursement
Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision
State retirement plan or ORP with matching contributions

Southwest Louisiana is a thriving community that offers a diverse mix of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, camping and water sports. This area lives up to the states reputation as the Sportsmans Paradise by offering plenty of fishing and hunting for the enthusiast. Here the arts thrive through exhibits, festivals celebrating the arts, music, concerts and theater. Downtown has been revitalized, and it brings the perfect charm to this warm community. A lower cost of living in safe and attractive neighborhoods, an exceptional school system, including both public and private school options, make this an ideal place to have a balanced and fulfilled lifestyle.

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