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Position Summary: 

The Central Maine Hospitalist will provide professional medical care, specializing in the assessment and treatment of inpatient obstetric and gynecologic admitted within the Central Maine Health Care (CMHC) system.  This position is night shift only and plays a key role in delivering safe, compassionate care during off-hours.

Essential Duties:

Interact and communicate with patients, Central Maine Nocturnist and other physician colleagues, nursing and all other CMMC staff members in a courteous and professional mannerReliably perform in-hospital medical coverage of patients admitted within CMHCReliably fulfill work shift requirements at night and weekend shift rotations per the schedule set by the Central Maine Hospitalists Medical Director or his/her designee (the annual number of required hours worked by each nocturnist will be based on the individual nocturnist’s full-time equivalent status as indicated in his/her employment agreement with CMHC)Ensure that shifts are covered by another physician if illness or other emergency issues prevent the nocturnist from fulfilling his/her scheduled shift demandMedical management of patients cared for by inpatient obstetric and gynecologic practices covered by Central Maine Nocturnist who require hospital admission within CMHCMedical management of “unassigned” patients who require admission within CMHCAssist with the transfer and care of patients from other facilities who require treatment within CMHCMedical co-management or medical consultative support for patients on subspecialty or surgical servicesManage labor and delivery patients and respond to GYN emergenciesProvide timely, appropriate and thorough patient care documentation in the form of written daily progress notes, and dictated history and physical admit notes and discharge summariesProvide comprehensive communication to the patient’s outpatient providers in the form of the dictated reports noted above and by personal communication, when necessary, to report significant findings or changes in a patient’s health or care statusCompetency with and effective use of the multiple forms of electronic record keeping utilized by CMMC and the physician groups covered by Central Maine NocturnistsMedical record completion according to the rules and regulations administered by Health Information Management as approved by the Medical Staff and administration at CMMCReview and discuss work concerns or complaints within the administrative framework established by Central Maine Nocturnist and CMMCParticipate in educational efforts initiated by Central Maine NocturnistsParticipate in the medical training of medical students that work with Central Maine Nocturnists.Regularly attend meetings mandatory for the medical staff of CMMCParticipate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives developed by administration and/or medical committees at CMMC, including the development, implementation, or maintenance of clinical pathways, treatment guidelines and diagnosis specific order setsServe on and reliably participate in hospital committees at CMMC when requested by the Central Maine Hospitalists Medical Director or CMMC administration as part of the hospitalist’s regular assigned duties (a reasonable number of committee or extra-clinical duties will be assured based on Central Maine Hospitalists group consensus as to acceptable extra-clinical work hours averaged monthly)Responsible for other duties as outlined and defined by the bylaws of the CMMC Medical Staff and/or as stipulated in the hospitalist’s contract or employment agreement with CMMC

Education and Experience:

Basic computer skills required to perform dutiesActive ACLS certificationState of Maine Physician LicensureMember of CMMC Medical StaffBoard certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology requiredActive DEA license in good standingStrong clinical skills in inpatient obstetrics and gynecologic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

I am actively listening and seeking information

I am honest, truthful, and consistent

I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!