Hospitalist - EWCH Hospital

Job Summary\:
Serves as an inpatient physician. Provides support to admitting physicians by acting as a clinical team member in delivery of care and services to patients. Provides medical care to unassigned patents. Ensures patient care meets or exceeds standards set forth by Erlanger Health System. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia/North Carolina guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices� patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education\: M.D. or D.O. degree.

Licensure\: Licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina

Certification\: Board Certification required.

1. Represents Erlanger Health System as an employed Hospitalist and works to assure that the quality of care delivered is appropriate.
2. Assist in the development of strategic plans for the growth of programs within Erlanger Health System.
3. Participates in the chart review process for assigned areas.
4. Perform such other duties as reasonably requested by Erlanger or otherwise necessary to properly assist in the operations of assigned areas.
5. Assures compliance with all JCAHO / DNV and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
6. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.