What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist - Per Diem position at Merrimack Health?
At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base hourly range is $130.00 to $145.00, excluding any fringe benefits and potential bonuses.
Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
Position Overview:
We seek a board-certified/board-eligible internal medicine or family medicine-trained Hospitalist to join our team on a per diem basis. This position comes with clinical responsibilities at Lawrence and Methuen Hospitals and a minimum shift requirement (2 per month) . You will be responsible for managing the treatment of patients admitted to Merrimack Health Lawrence or Methuen Hospitals.
Ideal Candidates:
- Board-certified/board-eligible internal medicine or family medicine-trained physician
- Collaboration and engagement with the interdisciplinary team.
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus but not required.
Hospitalist Responsibilities:
- Direct care and develop comprehensive treatment plans for adult hospitalized patients
- Communicate with patients and their designated healthcare advocate on progress and plans
- Ensure appropriate transfer of care when assigned hours of service end and upon patient discharge from the hospital
- Document daily involvement in patient care in the medical record and record charges appropriate to the level of service provided and documented
- Opportunity to participate in quality and process improvement projects as well as hospital committees and teaching
- Perform duties in a manner that complies with all applicable standards, rules, policies, and regulations of the hospital, Joint Commission, and relevant local, state, and federal regulations
Schedule and Employment:
- Per diem employment includes malpractice coverage; a minimum of 2 shifts per month. Coverage includes PTO of our full-time FTE's; one weekend a month as well as weekdays.
About Merrimack Health
- Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.
Location(s)
- Lawrence and Methuen,Massachusetts
Join Us!
To apply: please send resume and cover letter to: provider.recruitment@lawrencegeneral.org or directly to Physician Recruiter, Stefan Marquis at stefan.marquis@merrimackhealth.org
Salary : $130 - $145