What are the responsibilities and job description for the MD/DO Hospitalist- Full Time position at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center?
Mt. Ascutney Hospital is seeking a full-time physician hospitalist (MD or DO) to join our Hospital Medicine Team! Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine but Family Medicine certified physicians with hospitalist experience are also welcome to apply. Candidates for this position must demonstrate excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, have interest or experience in rural healthcare, and are able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary setting. Recent graduates and career hospitalists are encouraged to apply. The hospitalist’s primary responsibilities include working in tandem with an advanced practice provider, rounding within the medical-surgical unit, managing ED admissions, triaging outside transfer requests, and responding to medical emergencies. We have a team of engaged physicians and advanced practice providers who are focused on delivering excellent inpatient care to an underserved rural community. We do not have an ICU or step-down unit, and procedures or ventilation management is not required. Providers must maintain ACLS credentialing. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, malpractice insurance, generous CME allowance, 403b matching, and more.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Windsor, Vermont and a member of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System. Mt. Ascutney Hospital features 25 inpatient medical-surgical beds and a renowned 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. In addition to a primary care base in multiple locations, we also have specialty services include dermatology, general surgery, psychiatry, podiatry, pediatrics, physical medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, urology, and others. Being a part of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System provides our clinicians with access to resources to safely care for patients within our community.
Located in the beautiful Upper Valley and situated between the Green and White Mountains, our hospital is just two hours from Boston, MA, and Burlington, VT. We are surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activities, a quaint downtown, and unique shopping experiences. This area is one of the most beautiful locations in New England. With lakes close by, as well as cycling, skiing and hiking opportunities, it offers the perfect opportunity for enjoying the outdoors in every season.