DescriptionThe Hospitalist Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital is a group of more than 60 faculty, 9 APPs, and 5-6 support staff embedded within the Department of Medicine. The group's mission includes patient care, education, research, and clinical administration.
Scope of Clinical ActivitiesYou will be expected to be scheduled on clinical service for 97 13-hours night time shifts per annum, including holidays.
Your clinical activities are anticipated to be primarily performed at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and will consist of a combination of inpatient services for post-procedure cardiac patients, general cardiology patients, renal transplant patients, lung transplant patients, and may include patients being treated with CAR-T therapy for non-oncology diagnoses.
You will be fully dedicated to clinical activity during your one-year appointment.
Key Responsibilities:- Patient Care:
- Provide comprehensive medical care for hospitalized patients, including admission, diagnosis, treatment.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments.
- Conduct daily rounds to assess patients' conditions and update their treatment plans.
- Make timely, evidence-based decisions regarding patient care and treatment plans.
- Respond to clinical emergencies, assist in critical care situations, and ensure the safety and comfort of patients.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with other attending physicians, specialists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing education on diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory requirements, including quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and safety protocols.
- Quality Improvement:
- Participate in departmental quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Education and Mentorship:
- Engage in continuous professional development and training.
Additional clinical service expectations:1) Meet the productivity and performance expectations on each of the clinical services
2) Provide clinical feedback and administrative feedback to Hospitalist leadership team as needed
Work Environment:- The CARL Nocturnists will work primarily in a hospital inpatient setting, with some potential for administrative duties.
- Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays depending on departmental needs.
- The role involves high-stress situations and a fast-paced environment, requiring quick decision-making and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Qualifications- Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Licensure:
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Active medical license in the state of Maryland.
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required.
- Additional certifications, such as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), preferred.
