Hospitalist job located in Massachusetts

An 180-provider multispecialty group in southeast Massachusetts is adding a Hospitalist. In addition to 40 Primary Care physicians, they represent a wide variety of medical and surgical specialists. They pride themselves on excellent training, extensive experience, and careful attention to evidence-based and cost-effective care.

About the Opportunity:

• Team of 26 hospitalists admits patients to 2 community hospitals 350 beds and Brown University Hospital 185 beds
• ICU admissions by the Hospitalists are rare, with no invasive procedures, intubations, or ICU management required
• There is no major trauma
• Hospitalists work 7-on and 7-off, assigned to either of the hospitals for their week "block".
• 12-hour rounding day shift (7 am - 7 pm) and an admitting ?swing? shift (1 pm - 10 pm), and candidates must be willing to accept assignment to either shift
• There are no required overnight shifts
• Average rounding load of 16-18, with 2-7 admissions on the admitting swing shift
• Staff 2 nearby hospitals, but only assigned to one for the week
• For those Hospitalists who desire, opportunities may exist for additional shifts
• Significant emphasis is placed on patient satisfaction, teamwork, and efficient care
• Physician-owned group, stable and profitable for nearly 30 years

Compensation and Benefits:

• The salary is commensurate with the candidate?s training, expertise, and skill set
• Benefits include: Relocation, malpractice and professional expenses, health insurance, vacation, CME expenses, and a 401K

Community/Location:

A culturally diverse community located 20 minutes from Providence, RI, an hour from Boston, and only 30 minutes from the scenic coast of Cape Cod and historic Newport, RI. City population of 90,000. This area is rich in industry, along with a robust fishing port, cultural events, ethnic restaurants, and festivals

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