**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
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