Hospitalist Physician

Dyersburg, Tennessee Hospitalist/Nocturnist Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join a close-knit, well-established hospital medicine team in Dyersburg, Tennessee, with opportunities available for both Hospitalists and Nocturnists. The team includes 8 physicians, 1 advanced practice provider, and a dedicated clinical performance nurse. This practice offers a collaborative environment, multidisciplinary specialty support, and the opportunity to manage challenging cases in an open ICU setting with tele-support.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

ASAP

Position Type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Day and night opportunities available

Hospitalist Schedule:

• Daily rounding model
• Three providers involved in daily rounding
• Average census of 12-15 patients per provider
• On-call admissions range from 0 to a maximum of 4-5 patients

Nocturnist Schedule:

• 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Exclusively overnight shifts
• Dedicated nocturnal coverage

Coverage Requirements:

• Hospitalist and nocturnist positions available
• High-quality inpatient care
• Daily rounding
• Admissions
• Open ICU coverage
• Code participation
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists
• Tele-support available

Position Highlights

• Permanent hospitalist and nocturnist opportunities
• ASAP start
• Established team of 8 physicians
• 1 APP
• Dedicated clinical performance nurse
• Day and night coverage opportunities
• Nocturnist 7:00 PM-7:00 AM schedule
• Average census of 12-15 patients per hospitalist
• 0-5 admissions during on-call periods
• Open ICU
• Tele-support
• Broad multidisciplinary specialty support
• Monthly team performance meetings
• Preference for candidates with ties to West Tennessee

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Open ICU

Inpatient Medicine

Patient Volume:

• Average 12-15 patients per provider
• Daily rounding model with three providers
• On-call admissions: 0-5 patients

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient hospitalist care
• Round on hospitalized patients
• Evaluate and manage new admissions
• Participate in on-call coverage
• Manage medically complex patients
• Participate in emergency codes
• Provide care within an open ICU environment
• Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary specialists
• Coordinate patient care and treatment plans
• Provide patient-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Critical Care & Support

ICU Model:

Open ICU

Support:

Tele-support available

The hospital provides access to multiple specialty services to support complex cases, including interventional cardiology, pulmonology, and nephrology.

Procedures

Procedural responsibilities are part of the role.

Codes:

Participation in hospital codes required.

Multidisciplinary Support

Specialty Services Include:

• Cardiology
• Pulmonology
• Nephrology
• General Surgery
• Urology
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology
• Orthopedics
• Wound Care
• Interventional Cardiology

Team Structure

• 8 physicians
• 1 advanced practice provider
• Dedicated clinical performance nurse
• Dedicated nocturnist coverage from 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Multidisciplinary specialty support
• Tele-support for complex clinical needs

Quality & Collaboration

The team meets monthly to review performance metrics, address group matters, and collaborate on solutions designed to improve patient care. Providers are supported by a clinical performance nurse and resources focused on individual and team success.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in the relevant specialty - Required
• Authorized to work in the United States - Required
• Commitment to teamwork - Required
• Commitment to clinical excellence - Required
• Commitment to patient-centered care - Required
• Nocturnist candidates must be comfortable working exclusively overnight shifts
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Organization & Team

• Close-knit, established hospital medicine program
• 8 physicians
• 1 APP
• Clinical performance nurse
• Dedicated nocturnist coverage
• Open ICU environment
• Tele-support
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Monthly performance and team meetings
• Support for complex patient cases
• Preference for candidates with ties to West Tennessee

About Dyersburg, Tennessee

Location & Access: Dyersburg is located in northwest Tennessee along the Forked Deer River, providing convenient access to Memphis and other communities throughout West Tennessee.

Lifestyle & Community: Dyersburg offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with local restaurants, shopping, community events, historic sites, and a relaxed pace of life.

Outdoor Recreation: The area provides opportunities for fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, golfing, and enjoying the area's rivers, lakes, parks, and natural surroundings.

Attractions: Dyersburg features historic downtown areas, local museums, community festivals, nearby Reelfoot Lake, and convenient access to Memphis-area entertainment and attractions.

Quality of Life: Dyersburg offers affordable living, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to the larger amenities of West Tennessee while maintaining a comfortable small-city lifestyle.

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