Physician (Hospitalist Part-Time) with EDRP

Summary The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking a part-time Physician (Hospitalist) to manage admissions, discharges, daily follow-up and consultative medicare for hospital patients. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Responsibilities The Staff Hospitalist will support the medical staff in the clinical practice in the care of inpatients. Duties include: Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided. Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations. Readily available and quick in recogniz...