Hospitalist Physician: Providing High-Quality, Coordinated Hospital Care In The Home; Part-Time And PRN Openings Available

Help patients with the care they need from the comfort of their home. Part-time and PRN Comprehensive Care Management opportunities to provide home health through team approach for continuity of care.

Assess and provide home care for patients living independently for:

• Acute and post-acute care

• COPD/Asthma

• Cellulitis

• Dehydration

• Gastroenteritis

• Heart Failure

• Altered Mental Status

Services provided:

• Remote patient monitoring

• Imaging

• Pharmacy

• Medical equipment

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Infusion pharmacy

• EMS-Emergent and non-emergent transport

Position Details:

• PRN weekend opportunities to cover 24- hour shifts

• Provide daily clinical guidance and decision-making as the attending Advanced Care Physician

• Collaborate with primary care physician and office, nurses, and nurse practitioners

• Typical Day:

9a- 5p for patient visits

See 5- 6 patients per day on average, spending 1.5- 2 hours with each discussing caregiver support, vitals, assessments, etc.

On call 24 hours; available for ongoing orders, next steps, coordinating care with staff, communicating with primary care provider at the end of each day or following day

• Answering service takes after hours call first, then dispatched out to team

Coverage Areas: St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County

• For consideration, please attach CV and provide 3 professional references; include name, organization/title, email address and phone number for each.

Benefits:

• Paid training

• Highly competitive compensation

• Mileage reimbursement for travel

Requirements:

• Hospitalist or home health experience preferred

• Experience and training in quality improvement and patient safety

• Able to create personal relationships and build human connections

• Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient's care

• Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency

• Board Certified

• Active Missouri Medical License

• Enrolled in Essence and other Medicare HMO plans

• ACLS Certified

• Good driving record and auto insurance

About Esse Health:

• Physician-Owned and Managed, Fiercely Independent Multi-Specialty Group practicing together for over 25 years

• 50 Locations within St.Louis Metro area and growing

• 120+ Physicians, 70+ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

• Organization specialties include: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Urology

• Care Management support team includes: In-Practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Behavioral Health Referral process, Facility Case managers, High-risk disease management programs, Hospice/ Palliative care, and much more

• Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program

• Practice Support Services

• EMR (NextGen), IT/ Security, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, & Marketing

About the St. Louis Community:

• Vibrant and culturally diverse metropolitan area; Population 3 million including suburbs, 300K+ in St Louis City

• Major International Airport

• 3 Pro Sports Teams

• Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues Hockey, and St. Louis City Soccer Club

• Nationally Known Attractions: Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch American Brewing Company

• Kids Attractions: Magic House, Six Flags, Grant's Farm, City Museum, Butterfly House in Faust Park, Saint Louis Science Center

• Outdoor Activities: Missouri Botanical Garden, Katy Trail Bike Trail, PGA Golf Courses, Nature and Hiking Trails, Fishing, Camping and more

• Theatres: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Muny, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Sheldon Concert Hall

• Top Universities and Medical Schools, AAA-Rated School Districts

• Low Cost of Living