Nocturn Physician Hospitalist - Lee Health

Central Florida Inpatient Medicine lake mary, Florida, United States

About this position

 

Job Summary: 

The Nocturn Hospitalist is expected to provide clinical care for patients admitted at our affiliated hospitals, provide support to our surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice. 


7 on/ 7 off 

8pm-8am


Primary Functions: 

  • Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and clinical management of patients in the acute facility. This is inclusive of performing histories and physicals, as well as, conducting physical examinations. 

  • Diagnosis and active management of patient conditions, including evaluation and treatment, inclusive of daily patient care.  

  • Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests 

  • Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to suturing, wound care, incision and drainage and splinting 

  • Prescribes or recommends pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled medications 

  • Consults appropriate physician(s) for patient care needs 

  • Refers patients to appropriate sources of care as required 

  • Assures the efficient utilization of resources while supporting clinical pathway implementation and compliance 

  • Assures appropriate and timely referrals to a tertiary care facility as indicated by the patient care needs in consultation with the primary care physician or attending physician 

Education, Training, Experience: 

  • Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO). 

  • Completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. 

  • Must be Board Certified (IM or FP) 

  • Active FL medical license in good standing 

  • DEA license eligible/active 

Benefits: 

  • Medical 

  • Dental  

  • Vision 

  • Short/Long term 

  • 401k  

  • Life Insurance