Hospitalist Opening in Annapolis, MD
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/24/25
**Nocturnist Position**
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD
- Full-time, permanent position
**Position Overview:**
The Nocturnist will provide direct patient care for hospitalized individuals, focusing on night-shift responsibilities. This role encompasses admissions, daily rounding, discharges, and consultative services. The Nocturnist ensures high-quality, evidence-based medical care in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Patient Care:**
- Manage admissions, consultations, daily rounds, and discharges of hospitalized patients.
- Provide thorough medical evaluations, treatment plans, diagnostics, and discharge planning.
- Incorporate evidence-based practices into clinical decision-making.
- Engage in multidisciplinary patient care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- **Communication & Supervision:**
- Facilitate clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Supervise physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
- **Documentation & Compliance:**
- Complete medical records, orders, and documentation accurately and promptly.
- Ensure compliance with medical staff, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
- **Hospital Initiatives:**
- Participate in hospital quality initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Optimize resource utilization to reduce hospital stays and costs compared to non-hospitalist peers.
- **Professional Development:**
- Attend educational conferences and meetings to maintain licensure and CME credits.
- Perform duties in alignment with Maryland regulations, BPQA, AMA, HCFA, and AAHS policies.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- **Licensure:**
- Licensed to practice medicine in Maryland.
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substances) certifications.
- **Board Certification:**
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or a comparable adult medical specialty.
- **Hospital Membership:**
- Fulfillment of medical staff membership requirements at Anne Arundel Medical Center.