Job Description
Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's premier healthcare systems, anchored by Williamson Medical Center. We offer a full spectrum of in-patient and out-patient services, with over 825 providers representing more than 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
At Williamson Health, we value your talents and are dedicated to helping you expand your skillset. Our commitment to world-class, compassionate care extends to every resident of Williamson County and the surrounding communities. We take pride in serving our community with our talents, curiosity, and creativity.
Our culture embraces diversity and inclusivity, supporting an environment where every individual feels valued. Our core values shape our organization and guide our commitment to the highest level of culturally competent care. We hold respect, compassion, integrity, and a dedication to the health and well-being of all people at the center of our mission.
If you're looking for a place where your work has meaning and where you're part of a community dedicated to excellence in healthcare, Williamson Health is the place for you. Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
BENEFITS
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Excellent coverage, which is generously subsidized by Williamson Health.
• Retirement Matching: Up to a 9% match for employees contributing 2% or more. Roth and traditional retirement plans are available.
• CME: Up to $4,000 in annual re-imbursement for CME expenses for full-time employees (prorated based on FTE). This is intended to cover the cost of registration, travel, accommodations, materials and/or meals related to approved educational opportunities. WH will also cover the cost of the annual association dues for the Society of Hospitalist Medicine and either ABIM or ABFM memberships.
• Tuition reimbursement and payback programs: We have a tuition assistance program for employees who opt to further their education in ways that support Williamson Health. WH is an approved employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Malpractice Insurance provided (no tail coverage noted)
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing high quality, cost-effective, and evidence based medical care to the hospitalized patients as the attending or consulting physician. The hospitalists are responsible for coordinating care for patients at discharge, and facilitating hand-offs to outpatient physicians. Basic administrative duties may be required from time to time. Participation in hospital committees and leadership is encouraged.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
• Current licensure by the State of Tennessee as a medical doctor or osteopathic physician.
• Current DEA number.
• Able to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal interactions, and apply sound administrative principles.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. The practitioner must be board certified within 5 years of completion of residency or fellowship training.
• Current ACLS certification.
Equipment and Skills Training:
• Communicate effectively with families, patients, and fellow providers
• Provide top-quality, compassionate, person-centered care
• Function dependently and independently
• Partner with all members of the care team
• Be flexible in applying medical knowledge to a variety of situations.
• Work well under pressure
• Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
Physical Effort:
• Able to stand/sit/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Able to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Provides information, education, and support to patient and the patient's family members. Includes the patient and their family in care planning.
• Provides information, education, and support to nurses and other staff. Includes nurses and other staff in care planning.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with peers, consultants, and ER staff.
• Facilitates appropriate and timely admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, hospital conferences, home study, and use of resources and consultants.
• Participates effectively in multidisciplinary rounds by communicating diagnosis, stating clear goals, working cooperatively, being open to feedback, and being efficient.
• Participates in building positive culture through honest, constructive, friendly, and team-minded interactions.
• Chart documentation is accurate, clear, concise, and conforms to the program's adopted system of note-writing.
• Sign-out communications and hand-offs are up-to-date, clear, concise, and appropriately targeted.
• Presents professionally, including appearance and demeanor.
• Reports to work on time and assures patient care is appropriately triaged, managed, or assigned prior to leaving.
ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's premier healthcare systems, anchored by Williamson Medical Center. We offer a full spectrum of in-patient and out-patient services, with over 825 providers representing more than 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
At Williamson Health, we value your talents and are dedicated to helping you expand your skillset. Our commitment to world-class, compassionate care extends to every resident of Williamson County and the surrounding communities. We take pride in serving our community with our talents, curiosity, and creativity.
Our culture embraces diversity and inclusivity, supporting an environment where every individual feels valued. Our core values shape our organization and guide our commitment to the highest level of culturally competent care. We hold respect, compassion, integrity, and a dedication to the health and well-being of all people at the center of our mission.
If you're looking for a place where your work has meaning and where you're part of a community dedicated to excellence in healthcare, Williamson Health is the place for you. Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
BENEFITS
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Excellent coverage, which is generously subsidized by Williamson Health.
• Retirement Matching: Up to a 9% match for employees contributing 2% or more. Roth and traditional retirement plans are available.
• CME: Up to $4,000 in annual re-imbursement for CME expenses for full-time employees (prorated based on FTE). This is intended to cover the cost of registration, travel, accommodations, materials and/or meals related to approved educational opportunities. WH will also cover the cost of the annual association dues for the Society of Hospitalist Medicine and either ABIM or ABFM memberships.
• Tuition reimbursement and payback programs: We have a tuition assistance program for employees who opt to further their education in ways that support Williamson Health. WH is an approved employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Malpractice Insurance provided (no tail coverage noted)
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing high quality, cost-effective, and evidence based medical care to the hospitalized patients as the attending or consulting physician. The hospitalists are responsible for coordinating care for patients at discharge, and facilitating hand-offs to outpatient physicians. Basic administrative duties may be required from time to time. Participation in hospital committees and leadership is encouraged.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
• Current licensure by the State of Tennessee as a medical doctor or osteopathic physician.
• Current DEA number.
• Able to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal interactions, and apply sound administrative principles.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. The practitioner must be board certified within 5 years of completion of residency or fellowship training.
• Current ACLS certification.
Equipment and Skills Training:
• Communicate effectively with families, patients, and fellow providers
• Provide top-quality, compassionate, person-centered care
• Function dependently and independently
• Partner with all members of the care team
• Be flexible in applying medical knowledge to a variety of situations.
• Work well under pressure
• Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
Physical Effort:
• Able to stand/sit/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Able to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Provides information, education, and support to patient and the patient's family members. Includes the patient and their family in care planning.
• Provides information, education, and support to nurses and other staff. Includes nurses and other staff in care planning.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with peers, consultants, and ER staff.
• Facilitates appropriate and timely admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, hospital conferences, home study, and use of resources and consultants.
• Participates effectively in multidisciplinary rounds by communicating diagnosis, stating clear goals, working cooperatively, being open to feedback, and being efficient.
• Participates in building positive culture through honest, constructive, friendly, and team-minded interactions.
• Chart documentation is accurate, clear, concise, and conforms to the program's adopted system of note-writing.
• Sign-out communications and hand-offs are up-to-date, clear, concise, and appropriately targeted.
• Presents professionally, including appearance and demeanor.
• Reports to work on time and assures patient care is appropriately triaged, managed, or assigned prior to leaving.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,