The Hospitalist is expected to provide clinical care for patients admitted at our affiliated hospitals, provide support to our surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice.
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND=26 WEEKENDS PER YEAR
- 1099
- Eligible for quarterly quality bonus
Primary Functions:
- Responsible for the assessment, evaluation and clinical management of patients in the acute facility. This is inclusive of performing histories and physicals, as well as, conducting physical examinations.
- Diagnosis and active management of patient conditions, including evaluation and treatment, inclusive of daily patient care.
- Attend multi-disciplinary rounds at site
- Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to suturing, wound care, incision and drainage and splinting
- Prescribes or recommends pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled medications
- Consults appropriate physician(s) for patient care needs
- Refers patients to appropriate sources of care as required
- Assures the efficient utilization of resources while supporting clinical pathway implementation and compliance
- Assures appropriate and timely referrals to a tertiary care facility as indicated by the patient care needs in consultation with the primary care physician or attending physician
Education, Training, Experience:
- Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO).
- Completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (IM or FP)
- Active FL medical license in good standing
- DEA license eligible/active
Skills Required
- Doctorate degree in medicine, MD or DO
- Completion of graduate medical education in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active Florida medical license in good standing
- DEA license eligible or active
What We Do
Even the smallest psychological issue may have far-reaching effects on the overall functionality of residents in the long term care setting. Cotler Healthcare provides comprehensive behavioral health solutions for communities with the primary focus on enhancing the quality of life for the residents. Our professional team consists of over 150 compassionate mental health providers as well as a highly ethical administrative staff, led by Kerry M. Cotler, Ph.D. Our top priority is executing a comprehensive plan to meet each community’s particular needs. For over 20 years, we have grown to become one of the largest psychology services providers in long term care. Cotler services nearly 200 communities throughout the state of Florida. Headed by a licensed psychologist with a stellar reputation, Dr. Kerry Cotler’s philosophy is to provide the highest level of ethical and quality services to the geriatric population. At Cotler, you are never just another provider! We develop close personal relationships with each of our clinicians to meet all of their needs through frequent communication and strong administrative support. A full time Doctoral Level Clinical Director is available to our clinicians for answering day to day clinical questions, as well as on-going support for your practice. The Clinical Director is also available to provide clinical documentation reviews to help ensure Medicare documentation standards are met.
