Acute Care Hospitalist

Job Number: J1021-1498

Job Title: Acute Care Hospitalist - Department of Family Medicine- Full Time & Locum Opportunities Available

Department: Credentialed Staff

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Category: Credentialed Staff

Union: Credentialed Staff

Open Positions: 1

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

In partnership with other members of the medical staff, the hospitalist will provide care for designated hospital in-patients. They may be most responsible physician (MRP) for these patients or involved in concurrent care along with one of the specialists. The hospitalists will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide care and services at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) in accordance with accepted and evolving standards of clinical practice. They will utilize excellent diagnostic and therapeutic skills for the assessment and management of a wide range of medical conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Providing MRP coverage for designated in-patients (designated patients are “unattached”- out of area or not currently enrolled with a physician or group that does inpatient care)
• Providing concurrent care when requested by a specialist based on complexity
• Participating in the provision of 24/7 coverage with the other hospitalists
• Participating in the multidisciplinary approach to clinical utilization
• Communicating effectively with other members of the care team and the other hospitalists in order to facilitate transfer of patient care
• Ensure that reviews, meetings and consultations with team, patients and families are daily, regular and ongoing.
• Actively participate as a preceptor for medical trainees to develop inpatient acute care skills.
• Ensure that case conferences for complex multi-morbid patients include primary care and receiving agencies.
• Communicate discharge plans to the receiving community physician or nurse practitioner in a manner that optimizes continuity of care.
• Use the Electronic Medical Record to its full capacity, seeking additional training as required.
• Consistently use available order sets electronically as appropriate.
• Participate in education to support accurate and comprehensive coding practices.
• Develop competency with Dragon Medical One voice transcription when available.

Availability:

• Work a full seven day or a split week (model TBD), providing 24x7x365 coverage for the defined population of inpatients.
• Dedicate the work day to hospital work and expect to have a census of approximately 20 patients.
• Have alternate arrangements with their group or team to cover community practice responsibilities if applicable.
• Be available for admissions, timely rounding and effective discharges for patients attend daily bullet rounds and huddles on units where assigned patients are admitted.
• Be readily available and accessible to patients, families and staff to create and continuously reassess the care plan together with the patient.
• Participate in Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounding(SIBR) where implemented which includes patients and families as part of the care team.
• On-call availability 24/7 for new admissions and in-patients in association with other assigned hospitalists.

Utilization and Quality:

• Uses resources efficiently and works to achieve benchmarks in quality, access, turn around times, etc. as determined by the department, Medical Advisory Committee and hospital.

General:

• Behaves in a manner that supports the Mission, Vision and Values of OSMH.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Lead, Acute Care Hospitalist or Chief of Family Medicine.

Qualifications

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfil the requirements of this position.
• ACLS Training

Experience:

• Previous experience preferred.

Competencies (RCPSC CanMEDS Competency Framework):

• Function effectively as a consultant, integrating all of the CanMEDS roles to provide optimal, ethical and patient-centred medical care.
• Establish and maintain clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to your practice.
• Perform complete and appropriate assessments of patients.
• Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively.
• Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of procedural skills, both diagnostic and therapeutic.
• Seek appropriate consultation from other health professionals, recognizing the limits of their expertise.

Other:

• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning opportunities.

This posting will remain open until filled.

Our Employees Enjoy:

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity:

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace:

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital.

As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.