Hospitalist - PRN

• Your job is more than a job
• Hospitalist
• PRN
• West Jefferson Medical Center
• Marrero, LA

Why a Great Place to Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary.

And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people.

And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

The Hospitalist is responsible for providing care for the hospitalized patient throughout the hospital stay. The Hospitalist provides emergency evaluation and triage in addition to admission to the hospital and formation of a differential break diagnosis, formulates a comprehensive care plan in accordance with the most up to date evidence-based protocols, and participates in the education of the hospital's physicians, students, nurses and all members of the patient care team.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

General Duties

• Conducts comprehensive examinations and evaluations and makes treatment decisions.
• Admits patients to the hospital for primary care physicians on need basis.

Provides primary and consultative medical care to patients admitted to various units of the hospital with appropriate subspecialty consultation.

Coordinates care of patients through appropriate collaboration with other physicians, nursing staff, case managers and ancillary service providers.

• Keeps patients informed and gives periodic updates as appropriate.
• Participates in hospital’s utilization management, risk management and performance improvement programs.

Experience Qualifications

2 years of practice as a Hospitalist preferred.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study required.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.

Licenses and Certifications

Current license issued by LA State Board of Medical Examiners

Work Shift

• Variable Hours (United States of America)
• LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

• Your extras
• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do
• You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

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4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.