General Information
| Job Description | AST PHYSCN | Working Title | Junior Hospitalist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000772 | Grade | 6 |
| Department Name | Dept. of Family Medicine - D02003 | Department Head | Asma Jafri |
| Supervisor | Asma Jafri | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Department Custom Scope
| Under medical supervision, hospitalists supervise and/or perform professional work in primary care medicine involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of adult or pediatric patients at UCR Health and affiliate sites. Works collaboratively with other physician groups for patient care. Employee will float to both UCR Health and affiliate sites located in Riverside, San Bernardino and/or in the Palm Desert. Currently, a part time staff appointment will be scheduled to work 12 hour shifts ? 1 week (7 days) every 4 weeks. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. | Preferred |
| Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. | Preferred |
| Must meet UC credentialing requirements. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. | Required |
| Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. | Required |
| Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Hospitalists will engage in direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility within the Hospitalist Program. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients currently in the hospital. 3. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. 4. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. 5. Instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized medical service. | 75 |
| Communication: Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor-friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. | 15 |
| Billing for Services: Accurately documents needed information to bill for services by recording diagnosis codes and completing corresponding documentation. Works with UCR billing services department, both clinical and nonclinical people, to explain, confirm, and review charges. Provides supporting documentation as needed. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities. | Required |
| Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. | Required |
| Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. | Required |
| Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
|
|
Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Medical Center/Clinic |
Other Requirements
Items Used
|
Physical Requirements
|
Mental Requirements
|
Environmental Requirements
|
Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |