Hospitalist

Job Description

Overview

HOSPITALIST

Position located at Yale New Haven Hospital

New Haven, CT

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

 Interested candidates are invited to apply on line or contact In House Physician Recruiter at:  Tyrita.Stewart@ynhh.org or Timothy.Dascenzo@ynhh.org

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The staff hospitalist must be able to competently care for the hospitalized patient throughout the hospital stay. This includes emergency evaluation and triage in addition to admission to the hospital and formation of a differential diagnosis. It is essential to formulate a comprehensive care plan in accordance with the most up to date, evidence based protocols. The staff hospitalist must possess excellent communication skills and exhibit these through communication with primary medical doctors as well as in house consultant physicians and colleagues.

The hospitalist must interact in a professional manner with all members of the patient care team. The hospitalist physician should participate in education of the house staff physicians, students, nurses and all members of the patient care team. The hospitalist should keep high quality care and patient safety in mind while transitioning the patient back to the outpatient setting upon discharge. The hospitalist shall deliver the above with service excellence and patient satisfaction in mind. Participation on Yale New Haven Hospital committee’s service is encouraged in an effort to demonstrate leadership.

Qualifications

Medical Degree (MD, DO) and Internal Medicine Residency completion