Hospitalist - University Medicine Associates : Job Details

Hospitalist for Hospital-at-Home Program' San Antonio, Texas

University Health / University Medicine Associates is presently seeking a board-certified family or internal medicine physician with a passion for hospital medicine to provide care through our 'Hospital-at-Home' (HAH) program. This unique program allows eligible patients who need acute/inpatient care to receive treatment at home instead of the hospital. This program has proven to reduce costs, improve outcomes and increase patient satisfaction.

Position details:

• Work onsite at University Hospital in dedicated office
• Day-shift ' 7 days on / 7 days off
• Full-time advanced practice provider support
• Conduct the History & Physical Exam on patients transitioning to the HAH program when admitted from the emergency room or meet with patients currently inpatient before transfer to HAH
• Conduct one telemedicine visit with the HAH patients per day (Any needed home visits are conducted by a registered nurse or community medical team)
• Complete discharge summaries on patients discharged after completing stay from HAH
• Rounding in hospital to assess patients who may qualify for the program
• When working must be available for after-hours phone calls (minimal), if the patient needs to be admitted back to the hospital, the patient will transfer back to the inpatient hospitalist service
• The expectation is 18 tele-visits and rounds on the floor for transfers to HAH

What we offer:

Generous total compensation package including guaranteed salary PLUS incentives

• Retention and relocation reimbursement incentives
• Internal Loan Repayment Program not limited to HPSA shortage areas
• Affordable Medical Insurance/Benefits
• Employer-paid Occurrence Malpractice Insurance (No tail coverage needed if you left the group)
• Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan w/ 100% Employer Match

You will love San Antonio:

San Antonio offers an ideal year-round climate and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities for all ages. San Antonio is the seventh largest and one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. This growing city neighbors metropolitan areas such as Austin, Houston, vibrant suburban living communities and plenty of Gulf Coast vacation options. Enjoy all the amenities of a large metropolitan area with great public and private schools. San Antonio's low cost of living and no state tax (one of only 5 states) is an added city attraction.

Highly qualified and committed physicians are encouraged to send their CV to Amy Hensz at University Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome H1B Visa Holders.