Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Surgical Hospitalist

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System • $200K — $250K *
Lafayette, LA 70506In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Education: MD
  • Licensure: Current unrestricted Louisiana Medical License
  • BLS Certification
  • 5-7 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting
  • Strong understanding of medical protocols and safety regulations

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and emergency services to address health care needs
  • Develop treatment protocols and supervise all medical care rendered
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and legal requirements
  • Collaborate with management and clinical staff for operational efficiency
  • Maintain good relationships with consulting and attending physicians
  • Participate in quality assurance and committee activities within the hospital
  • Cultivate a supportive and professional environment for patients and staff

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge medical technology
  • Ability to influence healthcare practices and protocols
  • Involvement in community health initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Staff Physician provides direct patient care and emergency services in an effort to ensure that patient health care needs are met at all times.

Responsibilities

  1. TECHNICAL TASKS
    1. Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and values of the organization to ensure that the highest quality of medical care is delivered at all times; accurately assesses health status of patients coming to or telephoning the practice for assistance and/or information
    2. Is responsible for medical supervision and direction of all care rendered, and for development of treatment protocols, as and if necessary, for all patients seen in the practice;
    3. Assists in the meeting of all accreditation and legal requirements and regulations of the hospital (JCAHO, City, State & Federal);
    4. Works closely & collaboratively with the Physician Practice Management Director as well as other management and clinical staff to assure smooth and successful operation of the practice;
    5. Has working knowledge of and is involved in issues related to licensing and credentialling bodies as well as issues relevant to reimbursement
    6. Periodically assists in evaluating the competency and adequacy of all support staff members working within the office practice
    7. Maintains a good working relationship with consulting, referring and attending physicians and with other health professionals
    8. Is an active participant in committee activities required of hospital Medical Staff members
    9. Is responsible for adhering to the Standards of Medical Practice and/or developing, or assisting in the development of, quality assurance indicators for the practice
    10. At all times, maintains complete and accurate record-keeping of all patient care related activities
    11. Demonstrates a knowledge of corporate policies regarding fire and safety, handling hazardous materials (if applicable) and infection control
  2. CRITICAL THINKING
    1. Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the alternatives and properly choose an appropriate course of action; utilizes initiative and independent judgement in evaluating the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients coming into contact with the practice
    2. Helps to assess the medical and nursing care rendered by self and others within the practice, identifying any need for improvement
    3. Uses appropriate internal and external resources to resolve, meet or exceed patient and family health care needs
    4. Is actively involved in making recommendations for improving the medical practice, i.e., giving input on equipment, staffing requirements, space requirements, utilization review, quality assurance, marketing, etc;
    5. Demonstrates competency and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care;
    6. Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and families by performing and communicating in a courteous and professional manner at all times
    7. Displays good problem-solving skills and takes responsibility for improving technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills
    8. Demonstrates a complete understanding of patient confidentiality policy, releasing confidential information only after receiving proper written authorization
  3. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
    1. Is willing to accept the mission and values of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and to diligently integrate those values when dealing with patients, family, visitors, physicians, supervisors and fellow office personnel; promotes the organizations goals and mission by the following: - participating in assigned committees - implementing planned changes in projects & activities - reporting to Physician or Office Manager any suggestion for positive changes within the office which might improve the quality and/or quantity of work performed
    2. Greets patients, family members and visitors to the office in a friendly, courteous manner and professional manner, responding with empathy and positive feedback
    3. Consistently exhibits concern for the dignity and general welfare of patients
    4. Exhibits courteous and professional in person and telephone etiquette at all times
    5. Clearly explains to the patient, and, if necessary, their family members, the therapy and/or treatments planned for them
    6. Assists in maintaining the office confines as a comfortable, orderly, safe, clean and private patient care environment;
    7. Establishes and maintains good rapport and spirit/level of cooperation with other office staff members; participates in orientation of new personnel to the office, as required
    8. Uses interpersonal or communication skills with individuals to achieve desired or acceptable patient outcomes/responses and/or a perception of satisfaction; maintains forthright and honest behavior at all times
  4. Other duties as assigned
    1. Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.


Qualifications

Education - MD

Licensure - Current unrestricted Louisiana Medical License BLS Certification

About Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The system was established in 1984 and is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. The system operates six hospitals, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, the largest hospital in Louisiana. The system also operates a number of clinics and other health care facilities throughout Louisiana. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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