Hospitalist Job at Esse Health in Saint Louis, MO

Help patients with the care they need from the comfort of their home. PRN & Full-time Comprehensive Care Management Opportunities.  

Assess and provide home care for patients living independently for:

• Acute and post-acute care
• COPD/Asthma
• Cellulitis
• Dehydration
• Gastroenteritis
• Heart Failure
• Altered Mental Status

Services provided:

• Remote patient monitoring
• Imaging
• Pharmacy
• Medical equipment
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Infusion pharmacy
• EMS-Emergent and non-emergent transport

Position Details:

• PRN opportunities available for 12 -hour shifts
• Provide daily clinical guidance and decision-making as the attending Advanced Care Physician
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and offices, nurses, and nurse practitioners
• Typical Day:
  • 9a- 5p for patient visits
  • See 10- 12 patients per day on average, spending time with each and discussing caregiver support, vitals, assessments, etc. 
  • On call; available for ongoing orders, next steps, coordinating care with staff, communicating with primary care provider at the end of each day or following day.
    • Answering service takes after-hours call first, then dispatched out to the team
  • Coverage Areas: St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County 

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Highly competitive compensation

Requirements:

• Hospitalist or home health experience preferred 
• Experience and training in quality improvement and patient safety
• Able to create personal relationships and build human connections
• Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient s care
• Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency.
• Board Certified
• Active Missouri Medical License or ability to obtain
• Enrollment in Essence and other Medicare HMO plans
• ACLS Certified
• Good driving record 

About Esse Health:

• Physician-Owned and Managed, Fiercely Independent Multi-Specialty Group practicing together for over 25 years 
• 41 Locations within St. Louis Metro area and growing
• 100 Physicians, 70+ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Organization specialties include: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Urology
• Care Management support team includes: Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Behavioral Health Referral process, Facility Case Managers, High-risk Disease Management Programs, Hospice/ Palliative care, and much more.
• Hospital at Home Program
• Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program
• Practice Support Services - EMR (NextGen), IT/ Security, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, & Marketing
• Lab 

About the St. Louis Community: 

• Vibrant and culturally diverse metropolitan area; Population 3 million including suburbs, 300K+ in St Louis City 
• Major International Airport
• 4 Pro Sports Teams - St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues Hockey, St. Louis City Soccer Club, and St. Louis Battlehawks Football
• Nationally Known Attractions: Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch American Brewing Company
• Kids Attractions: Magic House, Six Flags, Grant's Farm, City Museum, Butterfly House in Faust Park, Saint Louis Science Center
• Outdoor Activities: Missouri Botanical Garden, Katy Trail Bike Trail, PGA Golf Courses, Nature and Hiking Trails, Fishing, Camping and more
• Theaters: The Fabulous Fox Theater, The Muny, Stifel Theater, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Sheldon Concert Hall
• Top Universities and Medical Schools, AAA-Rated School Districts 
• Low Cost of Living