The Hospitalist position at Ivinson Memorial Hospital is designed to provide comprehensive and continuous care to inpatients. The hospitalist team, which operates within a 99-bed facility, ensures that patients receive timely and efficient medical attention throughout their hospital stay. The role involves managing patient care from admission to discharge, performing various procedures, and collaborating with specialists to coordinate treatment plans.
Hospitalists typically see 19-21 patients per shift, with no cap on the number of admissions, averaging 6.5 admissions to medicine and 0.6 to ICU per day. The team handles a mix of clinical duties including patient rounds, note completion, and minimal administrative responsibilities. Procedures such as ventilator management, arterial line placement, and lumbar punctures are part of the hospitalist's duties, while central lines are generally managed by general surgery.
Candidates are expected to hold a medical degree, appropriate licensure, and board certification, with additional certifications in specific procedures preferred. The role does not involve supervisory or extensive administrative responsibilities, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. The work schedule is part-time, operating on a 24-hour shift model with comprehensive support during shifts.
The position is a replacement role, reporting to Dr. John Byers, a long-serving hospitalist with 15 years at Ivinson. The team values stability and collaboration, with long tenures among current staff members.