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CRUX Moonlighting Program Additional Preferred Requirements Must be a Wash U School of Medicine Physician Fellow Overview Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience.
The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to patients. The Housestaff department is a coverage service extended to physician practices that wish to transition the inpatient care of their patients to a ''hospital-only'' physician group at BJWCH.
In addition to unassigned patients from the Emergency Department, the Housestaff is responsible for provision of direct in-patient care to adult non-surgical patients. The service provides in-patient consultation in internal medicine and responds to codes and Rapid Response calls.
Role Purpose Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families. Responsibilities Manages the medical care of assigned patients.
Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes. Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws. Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service.
Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed. Minimum Requirements Education Doctorate - Medicine Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Licensed Physician Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer