Physician-OB Hospitalist

Compensation package includes base salary of $325k annual and bonuses for quality and production metrics. $200 per catch fee. Will consider a per shift rate if preferred. Extra shifts available for additional compensation ($3,500 per shift)

CRITERIA A: Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.

• Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.
• Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.
• Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
• Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.

CRITERIA B: Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

• Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department.
• Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records.
• Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honesty and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts.

CRITERIA C: Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.

• Sets goals and action plans to achieve objectives.
• Completes assignments following accepted procedures and practices, even when workloads and demands are high.
• Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness (integrity).

CRITERIA D: Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.

• Strives to continuously improve all aspects of the business operation through quality improvement initiatives.
• Assures the accuracy of data, work, or information and contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches, methodologies, and productivity.
• Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives.

CRITERIA E: Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.

• Demonstrates effective time management to promote productivity and cost efficiency.
• Uses material goods wisely, is conscious of the environment and is accountable for prudent use of our talents and financial resources.
• Develops appropriate budget(s) for areas of responsibility.
• Effectively manages budget(s) and continually monitors key cost areas.

CRITERIA F: Leadership – Employee demonstrates effective leadership by developing standards of performance, determining areas of responsibility and accountability and delegating authority.

• Invites input from others and shares ownership and recognition.
• Inspires people by example and influences them to do and be their best.
• Inspires and encourages teamwork.
• Consistently executes applicable company policies, rules and regulations.

CRITERIA G: Operations Management – Employee demonstrates the ability to give clear and concise instructions as to assignment objectives and methods, and reviews results at all critical points.

• Establishes clear work objectives that prioritize and focus employee efforts.
• Staffs work area with appropriate numbers of qualified employees.
• Allocates and delegates work effectively to make efficient use of resources and employee capabilities.

CRITERIA H: Performance Management – Employee demonstrates an awareness of employees’ development needs to improve work effectiveness and ensures that training and related programs are available to meet these needs.

• Provides opportunity for skill development for employees.
• Provides ongoing performance feedback to employees and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Completes and conducts performance appraisals by established review date.

• Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety.
• Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries.
• Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times.
• Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans.

JOB FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

1. Provides and manages the direct health care for a specified patient population.

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified population.
• Examines patients, using medical instruments and equipment.
• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assess medical conditions.
• Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 years in the active practice of medicine desired.

• Must hold current, active license to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana.
• Must have MD privileges at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
• Medical Specialty License or Certification preferred.
• State of Louisiana and Federal DEA Certification.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in specified area of Medical Specialty desired.
• Highly organized and creative problem-solver who understands the importance of medical education.
• Demonstrates excellent inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

• OB Group focused on providing the highest quality of L&D patient care
• Easy, low volume monthly shift schedule, ideally 7 plus, 24-hour shifts pr month and additional compensation potential beyond base pay.
• Building a dedicated group of 4 OB Hospitalists
• A focus on best practices in aa low-volume environment giving you a nice, manageable pace.
• An opportunity to make a positive impact with community OB GYN providers and make system-wide improvements in the delivery of women's care.