Nocturnist, Hospital Medicine - Full Time
Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic is seeking a Nocturnist to join our Hospital Medicine service at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington, Vermont. The hospitalists are a well-established, stable group of ABMS board-certified internists and family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers. SVMC provides a great culture and collaborative team environment. The average daily census is 45 and includes a 10-bed ICU.
Opportunity Highlights Include:
Experienced team of Hospital Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers with strong, collegial relationships with emergency medicine, surgical and medical specialties and nursing staff
140 shifts per year for full-time position
Supportive administration, focused on quality care and physician well-being
Comprehensive pay and benefits to include sign-on bonus, relocation and retention incentives
SVMC is an integrated, non-profit health system with a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital and 25 primary care and specialty practices at nine locations in the greater Bennington area and nearby New York and Massachusetts. Through a visionary partnership with Dartmouth Health, nearly 1,400 employees emulate the values of quality, empathy, safety, teamwork and stewardship to fulfill their mission of exceptional care and comfort for the 75,000 people they serve. Their collective commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation's most stringent regulators and the industry's leading professional organizations, including The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Picture yourself living in Vermont...
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is located in Bennington, Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. The area combines history, industry and business and has been named among the most vibrant communities in the country. Culturally rich with art galleries, performing arts and museums, the area is also known for its award-winning restaurants and world-class skiing and snowboarding among other outdoor activities, truly making Vermont the ideal setting for work/life balance.
Interested in working at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center?
Please Contact:
Richard A. Anair, MBA
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Physician Recruiter / Physician Liaison
802-440-4246
[email protected]
Qualifications
Current or Eligible for Vermont Medical License
Current or Eligible for ABMS Board Certification (to be obtained within 5 years)
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and related administrative services to ensure timely care of patients.
Abide by the Dartmouth Health Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
Review records and detailed medical history from patient(s).
Determine appropriate diagnosis (diagnoses) and treatment plan(s).
Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
Initiate admission/discharge of patients, if applicable.
Provide consultation, education, and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Provide patient and family-centered care.
Insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
Supervise APP’s as directed.
Participate in continuing medical education (CME).
Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Licensure/Certifications
Current or Eligible for Vermont Medical License
Current or eligible for ABMS Board Certification (to be obtained within 5 years)
Active hospital staff membership
Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
