Our client is experiencing exponential growth in their 24/7 in-house program located in eastern South Dakota and have an opportunity in which they are looking to add 2-3 Hospitalists for an 8- to12-month assignment. Qualified candidates will be BC/BE in Internal Medicine. If candidates are comfortable with ICU procedures, that’s great – if not, that’s okay, because they have every imaginable sub-specialty available on-site. The schedule is a 7 on / 7 off, 12-hour days, no after-hours call or night shifts required. Shifts run 6 AM-6 PM, Tuesday-Monday, for the main Hospitalist shift. There is a need for an Admitter, too, from 12 PM-10PM, Monday-Friday. This facility sees a high number of very acute patients; there are four doctors on during the day seeing approximately 15 ppd, with admits between 0-5 per day. Additional Hospitalists will help lower this ppd number. There are also two Nurse Coordinators and two Case Managers assisting on the floor. Locums providers are not required to perform ICU procedures, but they will be called upon to assist with codes and rapid responses. Daily responsibilities include rounding on floor and open ICU patients, consults, admissions, and discharges. Approximately 35-40% of the patients come through the Emergency Room. The Hospitalist group is tied into an electronic medical records system and the physicians are given a code card which assists them in coding their patient assessments. This facility boasts an administration that fully supports their Hospitalist program, which creates a highly desirable working atmosphere for the entire staff. The pay is excellent and the fact that this is a long-term opportunity, you can plan to stay a while. While you’re here, you’ll find plenty of great things to do on your off time. The facility is in the heart of a growing metropolitan area filled with historic landmarks, shopping malls, excellent eateries, sports teams, activities, and the warmth of Midwestern charm! Credentialing (and licensure, if you need it) can be completed in an emergency timeframe, because they need the help and they need it fast! Give us a call and we’ll tell you even more!
