Envision Physician Services is seeking a DAY and NOCTURNIST physicians at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX.

We are currently seeking skilled and dedicated Hospitalist Physicians to join our collegial team at Metro Methodist. As a Hospitalist, you will be an integral part of our program, providing comprehensive inpatient care to our diverse patient population. Your clinical expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to patient-centered care will contribute to the overall success of our team.

Responsibilities:

1. Physician and APP Staffing:

   • Participate in a 14-physician and 2-APP program.
   • Physician staffing:
     • 7 physicians for day shifts.
     • 1 physician for night shifts.
   • APP staffing:
     • 1 APP from 1 pm to 1 am.

2. Open ICU Management:

   • Collaborate with Intensivists to manage the Open ICU.
   • Intensivists are available 24/7, either on-site or reachable by phone.
   • Coordinate admissions and consultations with the Intensivist team.
   • Act as the primary attending physician for patients in the Open ICU, regardless of their location.

3. Code and Procedure Responsibilities:

   • ED providers are responsible for running codes.
   • Hospitalists have the option to perform procedures if they are privileged, although time constraints often limit these opportunities.

4. Rounding and Admissions:

   • Rounding: Hospitalists have flexibility in rounding. You can either stay the full 12 hours or follow a round and go approach.
   • Admissions: From 7 am to 7 pm, the schedule is divided into four 3-hour call shifts, with three physicians not on call each day. Physicians rotate through the schedule, and if not on call, they round and go.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active medical license and unrestricted ability to practice medicine.
• Experience in hospital medicine, including managing a wide range of medical conditions.
• Excellent clinical skills and the ability to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with current medical knowledge and practices.

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position of Physician - Hospitalist in the Metro Methodist Hospital Medicine program. Specific duties and expectations may vary based on the organization's policies, practices, and patient population.