Hospitalist Physician

Job description

Our client, a respected academic medical center in Brooklyn, NY, is hiring a Hospitalist, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine Physician to join their dedicated healthcare team. This is an urgent and critical staffing need, with a focus on providing high-quality inpatient care to the geriatric population within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Internal Medicine residents in a collaborative academic environment, providing mentorship and clinical teaching in the care of complex geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
• Manage inpatient medical care for adult and geriatric patients in a 220-bed hospital setting.
• Coordinate with consulting specialists and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.
• Work closely with Internal Medicine residents providing mentorship and clinical teaching in the care of complex geriatric patients.
• Participate actively in discharge planning and transitions of care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to uphold the hospital's standards of excellence.
• Contribute to shaping and building this newly created, inpatient-only role within the hospital.
• Schedule options: Inpatient-only with a Monday-Friday schedule, 40 hours per week OR 7 on/ 7 off schedule also available

Requirements:
• MD or DO medical degree with a current license to practice in New York.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
• Strong communication skills with a team-oriented approach.
• Interest in inpatient geriatric care and collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Prior inpatient geriatric or internal medicine experience preferred but not mandatory; fresh graduates with relevant rotations are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Willingness to participate in teaching opportunities if available.
• No hospice or palliative care responsibilities required.

Some of the Benefits:
• Competitive salary range
• Chance to work within an academic environment serving a diverse patient population
• Teaching responsibilities

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.