Hospitalist

Susquehanna Physician Services seeks Hospitalists (Multiple Openings) in Lycoming County, PA to provide and direct inpatient medical care for hospital patients, including creating and recommending treatment plans and taking patient medical histories. Order tests for health care staff to administer, review and interpret test results and respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being, all within the context of the hospital inpatient setting. Responsible for assuring continuity of care and coordinating the care provided by specialty physicians and ancillary departments, including physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social services and nursing case management. Improve the overall efficiency of care for the patient, including transition of care and co-management of patients. Clinically supervise a team of Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners, no administrative supervision of team members

Responsibilities:

• Provide and direct inpatient medical care for hospital patients, including creating and recommending treatment plans and taking patient medical histories;

• Order tests for health care staff to administer, review and interpret test results and respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being, all within the context of the hospital inpatient setting;

• Responsible for assuring continuity of care and coordinating the care provided by specialty physicians and ancillary departments, including physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social services and nursing case management;

• Improve the overall efficiency of care for the patient, including transition of care and co-management of patients.

• Clinically supervise a team of Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners, no administrative supervision of team members.

• Must have a Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) or equivalent
• Must have completed a residency in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Must be Board certified or eligible for certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Medical License

o Requires travel to work sites within 55 miles

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran