Internal Medicine Hospitalist Consultant
Renton, Washington, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location 99202, Spokane, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/30/24

We are seeking a dedicated BC/BE Internal Medicine hospitalist consultant to join our team at Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center, Providence's flagship acute rehabilitation hospital. This part-time role involves providing medicine consultation and support for a diverse patient population admitted for acute rehabilitation. We serve patients undergoing intensive rehabilitation after spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, organ transplantation, polytrauma, joint surgery, and hospitalization for complex medical conditions.

  • Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling options available.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement an individualized plan of medical care as a consulting physician.
  • Provide expertise regarding management of complex medical comorbidities, and acute medical conditions developing during rehabilitation.
  • Ease transitions of care and ensure medical continuity between the acute hospitalist service and acute rehabilitation facility.
  • Ensure high standards of patient care, focusing on quality and safety.
  • Document patient interactions, treatment plans, and anticipatory guidance accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the hospital’s clinical protocols.
  • Qualifications:
  • MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine.
  • Active Washington medical license.
  • Previous experience in a hospitalist or acute care setting preferred.
  • Previous experience in an
  • acute rehabilitation setting preferred
  • Strong clinical skills and the ability to manage complex medical conditions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered and team-based approach.
  • Extensive skills in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Compensation is between $120,522 and $168,940 per year
  • The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You’ll Work

As the flagship rehabilitation hospital for Providence, St. Luke’s is the largest freestanding medical rehabilitation facility in the inland northwest. Patients from throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, and other locations come to St. Luke’s to receive comprehensive rehabilitation services. It’s home to a vibrant, ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program with 18 resident physicians as well as renowned and globally recognized leaders in rehabilitation medicine.

Where You’ll Live

Spokane, in eastern Washington, offers a high quality of life to its 208,000 residents, with some of the nation’s cleanest air and water, responsible development and a mild, four-season climate. Its affordable housing, growing arts and theater community and excellent higher education campuses make it a prime destination for families and working professionals. Outdoor enthusiasts relish Spokane’s prime location, with over 60 miles of biking and hiking trails, exceptional skiing and whitewater rafting.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission – to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran