Physician Hospitalist

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Redlands
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)--Primary Responsibilities:---Examines, assesses, diagnoses and treats the inpatients that are the responsibility of Beaver Medical Group.---Accepts admissions from the Emergency Room, from BMG offices, from the Extended Care Center, and accepts transfers from other facilities.---Prescribes medications, and treatment regimens appropriate for assessed medical conditions.---Consults with and refers to specialists as appropriate.---Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.---Responds to calls from the medical and surgical floors, and the ICU for Beaver Medical Group patients. Is not primarily responsible for ICU patients, who are generally followed by other intensivists.---Follows established Redlands Community Hospital and Beaver Medical Group policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.---Communicates directly and effectively with colleagues, primary care physicians, and transferring physicians to effect successful transfer of care with particular attention to weekends and holidays.---Covers ER backup patients when they are a BMG responsibility.---Provides direct supervision of physician extenders that may be used in the hospital setting. Co-manages patients with the extender, including assigning the panel for which the extender is predominantly responsible, assessing the extenders work, and daily visits of shared patients.---Will follow care guidelines in the hospital in the form of standardized hospital order sets and/or hospitalist manual.---Will discharge patients when medically appropriate and utilize hospital case management and ancillary personnel to do this as efficiently as possible.---Reports to director of hospital care (not yet assigned) and the Medical Director of BMG.---Participates in committee activities relevant to hospitalist care.---Perform H & P for BMG Psychiatric Admissions.---7 on 7 off schedule, 12 hour shiftsRequired Qualifications:--

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• BLS and ACLS--
• Current CA and DEA license--
• Will accept FM and IM candidatesPreferred Qualifications:--
  • 1-2 years experience as a HospitalistAbout OptumCare:--At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at .----Would you thrive with OptumCare?--
    • Do you practice evidence-based medicine?--
    • Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?--
    • Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?--
    • Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?--
    • Do you want to be part of something better?--For California--Residents Only: The salary range for California--residents is $268,290 to $355,100.--Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.--Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.------OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.--

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