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Hospitalist - Nocturnist - MED: Internal Medicine - Sacramento Campus

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest department in the School of Medicine and on the UC Davis campus, with 11 Divisions divided by sub-specialty. The Department includes approximately 450 academics and 250 staff. The Division of Hospital Medicine is a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year service with a primary role of evaluation admissions from the emergency room as well as outside referral of patients. The Division consists of 14 faculty, 45 staff physicians, and 3 administrative staff. Job Summary Final Filing Date 07/04/2023 Salary Range $9,950 - $22,916.67Salary Frequency MonthlyAppointment Type ContractNumber of Positions 1Percentage of Time 100%Shift Hour VariableLocation Main HospitalCity SacramentoUnion Representation NoBenefits Eligible Yes We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs. THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities The nocturnist physician will have responsibility for patient management, admissions, and consults from the emergency department, They will secure appropriate consultation for patients that are admitted and need specialty care, and will coordinate care with ED staff to ensure appropriate patient disposition. They may also be asked to communicate with the transfer center and evaluate potential transfers from outlying facilities in the community.When not in the admitting physician role, the nocturnist may be asked to assume the role of cross-cover. Cross-cover will be responsible for addressing questions or concerns from staff regarding inpatients that are hospitalized on the hospitalist service. Shifts are organized into 8.5-hour blocks of shifts, with flexible scheduling. However once the schedule has been created, hospitalists are responsible for their scheduled shift duties.The nocturnist will be required to work 146 night shifts during each year of the contract. One year is defined as a period of 365 days from the beginning date of the contract, or on the anniversary of the start date in subsequent years. Shifts are prorated based on start date.
The incumbent in this position will be required to have a separate appointment on the volunteer clinical faculty. This separate appointment will allow the incumbent to supervise and interact with medical students and residents.Each Hospitalist's standard responsibilities also includes 18 days per year of on-site administrative time. Administrative time includes monthly CQI meetings, business meetings, grand rounds and other non-patient care responsibilities.Required QualificationsMust posses an MD/DO license.Must be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine. Must obtain Board Certification within 2 years of employment.Possession of a valid California medical license and DEA license at the time of appointment. Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingAt UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Keywords: University of California - Davis, Chico , Hospitalist - Nocturnist - MED: Internal Medicine - Sacramento Campus, Healthcare , Sacramento, California

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