Hospital Medicine - Medical Director
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Kingsville, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/23/24
SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of care, from emergency and hospital-based medicine to telemedicine, intensive care, ambulatory, and in-home clinical care. Together, We Heal.

Job Details
  • Inpatient duties include admits, rounds, discharges, observations, etc.
  • HM covers ICU patients, ED does procedures & tele pulm assists with pulm patients
  • No procedures required
  • ED does majority of procedures
  • 50 Hospital Beds; 10 ICU beds
  • Level IV Trauma
  • EMR: Epic
  • ADC: 18
  • ABIM or ABFM certified or eligible
  • Staffing Model:
    • Day: 2 Physicians (7a-7p)
    • Night: Physician on-call for 6 hours (7p-11p & 5a-7a) + 1 Telehospitalist (7p-7a)


Facility Information
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg is part of South Texas' largest hospital system, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System. The health system is consistently ranked as a healthcare leader in the area and has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, including cardiac care, clinical excellence, and oncology. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg services include birthing services, breast care, children's services, emergency medicine, heart care, ICU, imaging and radiology, women's care, and much more.

Community Description
Nestled between the sparkling Texas Riviera to the east and the rugged Brush Country to the west, Kingsville is where modern industry meets the history of the Old West. Kingsville is surrounded by acres of flourishing wildlife and natural beauty and is home to several of South Texas' most famous institutions such as the King Ranch and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. With a strong educational system, a growing economy, and a small-town atmosphere, Kingsville is the ideal place to raise a family. Kingsville is less than 45 minutes south of Corpus Christi and about 2 hours south of San Antonio.

We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.