Nocturnist - Killeen, TX
Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Killeen
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
To our prospective teammates,I m the Hospitalist Medical
Director at AdventHealth Central Texas in Killeen, Texas. Since
2022, I have been an integral part of the team, initially as a
hospitalist and growing into the medical director. We are expanding
our team and are looking for new colleagues to join us. We welcome
recent graduates as well as seasoned clinicians. I want to share
more about who we are and what we do - specifically about our
people, practice, and purpose - as you consider your options:
People
- If you seek to join a vibrant team characterized by an
exceptional work ethic, a passion for community, and a drive to
make a meaningful impact, Sound Physicians at AdventHealth Central
Texas is your ideal workplace.
- Our hospital medicine team is an exceptional blend of highly
skilled, motivated, and deeply engaged providers who have a genuine
affinity for our community. Emphasizing teamwork, they value
collaboration while maintaining their distinct individual practice
styles.
- Presently, our team consists of three daytime physicians, one
nighttime physician, and one swing APP, following a seven-on-7
seven-off schedule.
- We seek a dedicated and skilled professional with internal or
family medicine board certification. The ideal candidate should be
motivated, engaged, and ready to join our dynamic community.
Joining our exceptional team and hospital, grounded in a mission to
provide unparalleled medical care, promises a rewarding and
collaborative experience.
- I take pride in serving as a team member and the medical
director of this dynamic team. My leadership style is affiliative,
and as a practicing hospitalist, my primary focus is creating a
non-toxic and engaging workplace. I invest significant time
ensuring that providers are content and have a voice in our
team.
- Working alongside our dedicated clinical performance nurse
(CPN), we consistently encourage outstanding performance in all
hospital-required metrics, ensuring effective utilization of time
and effort. Practice
- Our hospital is organized into five units: two medical-surgical
units, one progressive care unit, one cardiac/step-down care unit,
and one intensive care unit (ICU). The ICU is staffed with a
dedicated critical care physician with tele-ICU capabilities.
- As a level 3 trauma center, stroke center, and comprehensive
cardiac center, our facility provides specialized care. The team s
daily responsibilities include overseeing inpatient care, handling
new admissions, and supervising the swing APP. Active participation
in mandatory multidisciplinary rounds ensures patient safety and
directs appropriate resources.
- At AdventHealth Central Texas, the hospital medicine group is
recognized for its patient-centered and respectful approach. We are
driven to enhance physician communication not only with patients
but also with multidisciplinary teams. Placing patient care as our
top priority, we adhere to evidence-based medicine, ensuring safe
and reliable care for everyone in the community.
- Our hospitalist team members are deeply committed to the
hospital s success and actively participate in various committees
such as the sepsis, readmission, peer review, credentialing, and
glycemic.
- Functioning as effective community partners, our hospitalists
mentor PA students through clinical rotations and engage in health
equity projects initiated by the hospital s quality department.
Purpose
- We put patients first. Always.
- We value and support growth and development in our hospital
medicine practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities
locally and within the broader medical group.
- In Killeen, Texas, our hospital primarily serves the needs of a
substantial military community, catering to veterans, active-duty
military personnel, and their families. Additionally, our patient
demographic often includes individuals facing socio-economic
challenges, emphasizing our commitment to addressing the healthcare
needs of a medically underserved community.
- We re a community-minded team and support involvement and
contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the
hospital.Killeen, Texas, emerges as an exceptional place to live,
fueled by its recent remarkable population growth, earning it a
prominent position among the fastest-growing communities in the US.
The city s unique character is complemented by its rapid expansion,
creating a dynamic environment for residents. As an integral part
of this evolving community, AdventHealth Central Texas takes pride
in its esteemed hospitalist team, which is widely recognized and
respected by the hospital and its partners. In this ever-changing
landscape, our commitment to serving Killeen s diverse and
expanding needs reflects our dedication to the community s
well-being.Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to
my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.Pamela
Roy-Kondepati, DOMedical Director
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