Chief of Hospital Medicine - Hospitalist

University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC), Not Specified


Employer: Society of Hospital Medicine
Industry: Internal Medicine
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

The University of Toledo Physicians:

The University of Toledo Physicians strives to provide the highest quality personalized care to patients throughout Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. Representing more than 300 providers, UT Physicians are the leaders in clinical care, serving patients in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. We are the academic practice plan of the University of Toledo. Our providers practice at hospitals and medical practices throughout the surrounding areas and provide the greatest quality of care to patients across the region. In addition to providing clinical services, the organization embodies superior administrative practice management services including credentialing, health plan enrollment, managed care contracting, compliance, fee schedule maintenance, billing, payment processing, and collection services.

Job Description:

The Department of Medicine of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (COMLS) is seeking an energetic, outstanding physician to become Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine.

The Hospital Medicine Division at the University of Toledo is extremely active in all aspects of inpatient care within the University of Toledo Medical Center. This position offers a unique opportunity to build upon the recent increase in patients that has expanded our opportunities for our residents and students; to increase the number and expertise of the full-time faculty; and to enhance our growing research endeavors. Work with the Hospital Medicine Healthcare team to provide patients with medical care services within the standard of care for Hospital Medicine patients. Round with the Hospital Medicine team, including APPs, Medical Students, and other multidisciplinary staff. Provide supervision of APPs and teaching of all learners with respect to coding and documentation. Provide education to the learners (medical students, residents, and APPs) as assigned. Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Provide leadership on customer satisfaction surveys, value-based product initiatives and establish a robust quality improvement model. Participate in the teaching programs of the Department of Medicine, the College of Medicine, and the University. Participate in research trials that align with the goals of the Department of Medicine. In addition to guiding and working with the Hospital Medicine Division combined academic and clinical faculty, it is expected that the Division Chief will be responsible for recruiting additional academic faculty to expand upon the expertise here at the COMLS.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (M.D./ D. O.)

Successful completion of an Internal Medicine residency Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Current licensure in the State of Ohio required, prior to beginning the position

Minimum 5 years post training preferred prior experience as a physician leader, for example a Medical Director, Chief, or Chair

About Toledo, Ohio:

The city of Toledo is in NW Ohio near western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th largest city in Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000 residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey which can all be found within a few miles of each other.

Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the region. There are many different living options from lofts in downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas. Toledo holds many high-quality schools and universities open for parents and students.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals, and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

For more information, please contact Srini Hejeebu, DO FACP at 419-383-4909, or email at Srini.hejeebu@utoledo.edu

Created: 2024-05-05
Reference: 1012061
Country: United States
State: Not Specified
City: University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC)