Hospitalist Job at Esse Health in Saint Louis, MO

Help patients with the care they need from the comfort of their home. PRN 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 
• 50 Locations within St. Louis Metro area and growing
• 120+ 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: In-Practice Health Coaches, 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 and Pharmacy

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
• Theatres: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Muny, Stifel Theatre, 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