Bedside Hospitalist

Position Summary

Equum Medical is an Acute Care Telehealth company, enabling access to specialty care across a variety of clinical settings. We understand the urgent need for Acute Care Telehealth and the difficult challenges hospitals face filling gaps in coverage, improving the lifestyle of their on-site clinicians, and extending patient care in specialty areas.

For over 10 years, Equum Medical has been staffing board-certified Critical Care Physicians in addition to APPs for select clients, with our clinicians averaging six years of tele-critical care experience in remote monitoring. We've enabled numerous hospitals and health systems to care for many patients, improve patient care, and deliver a positive financial impact.

General Overview

• Will support a 150-bed hospital by managing remote cross-coverage and admissions as a tele-hospitalist, while also delivering night-time bedside care onsite in an LTAC.

• Round and manage 7-9 patients

• On average 3-4 admissions via telemedicine

• Answer calls and texts (secured messaging) on current and new patients admitted

• Support of other specialties as needed.

• Malpractice and tail insurance covered by Company’s provider.

• Nighttime shift from 7pm-7am requirements.

• Minimum requirement of 4 shifts per month.

Qualifications

• NJ license in good standing.

• DEA certificate in good standing.

• Applicable professional certification and licensure in good standing.

• At least 1 year of acute care experience.

• No sponsorship offered.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Position is in a hospital or health system setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.

• Position includes prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Position includes prolonged periods of time standing and walking.

Notice & Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive, all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.