Acute Care Hospitalist - Department of Family Medicine- Full Time & Locum Opportunities Available

Acute Care Hospitalist - Department of Family Medicine - Full Time & Locum Opportunities Available Job Number: J1021-1498 Department: Credentialed Staff Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Category: Credentialed Staff Union: Credentialed Staff Open Positions: 1 Position Summary In partnership with other members of the medical staff, the hospitalist will provide care for designated hospital in-patients. They may be the most responsible physician (MRP) for these patients or involved in concurrent care along with one of the specialists. The hospitalists will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide care and services at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) in accordance with accepted and evolving standards of clinical practice. They will utilize excellent diagnostic and therapeutic skills for the assessment and management of a wide range of medical conditions. Responsibilities The primary responsibility is for the provision of the highest quality of medical care, utilizing the resources of OSMH in a prudent manner, and working within their scope of training, experience, and skill level. The hospitalist will be responsible for: Providing MRP coverage for designated in-patients (designated patients are “unattached” - out of area or not currently enrolled with a physician or group that does inpatient care). Providing concurrent care when requested by a specialist based on complexity. Participating in the provision of 24/7 coverage with the other hospitalists. Participating in the multidisciplinary approach to clinical utilization. Communicating effectively with other members of the care team and the other hospitalists to facilitate transfer of patient care. Ensuring that reviews, meetings, and consultations with team, patients, and families are daily, regular, and ongoing. Actively participating as a preceptor for medical trainees to develop inpatient acute care skills. Ensuring that case conferences for complex multi-morbid patients include primary care and receiving agencies. Communicating discharge plans to the receiving community physician or nurse practitioner in a manner that optimizes continuity of care. Using the Electronic Medical Record to its full capacity, seeking additional training as required. Consistently using available order sets electronically as appropriate. Participating in education to support accurate and comprehensive coding practices. Developing competency with Dragon Medical One voice transcription when available. Availability The hospitalist should: Work a full seven-day or a split week (model TBD), providing 24x7x365 coverage for the defined population of inpatients. Dedicate the workday to hospital work and expect to have a census of approximately 20 patients. Have alternate arrangements with their group or team to cover community practice responsibilities if applicable. Be available for admissions, timely rounding, and effective discharges for patients. Be readily available and accessible to patients, families, and staff to create and continuously reassess the care plan. Participate in Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounding (SIBR) where implemented. Be on-call 24/7 for new admissions and in-patients in association with other assigned hospitalists. Utilization and Quality Uses resources efficiently and works to achieve benchmarks in quality, access, turnaround times, etc. as determined by the department, Medical Advisory Committee, and hospital. General Behaves in a manner that supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of OSMH. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Lead, Acute Care Hospitalist or Chief of Family Medicine. Qualifications College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfill the requirements of this position. ACLS Training. Previous experience preferred. Competencies (RCPSC CanMEDS Competency Framework): Function effectively as a consultant, integrating all of the CanMEDS roles to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centred medical care. Establish and maintain clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate to your practice. Perform complete and appropriate assessments of patients. Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively. Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of procedural skills, both diagnostic and therapeutic. Seek appropriate consultation from other health professionals, recognizing the limits of their expertise. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning opportunities. This posting will remain open until filled. For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Melanie Delion, Community Physician Recruiter at [email protected] or 705-619-4871. OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace. Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity, and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr