Critical Care Physician

• Speciality: Pulm/Critical Care-nights
• Schedule: 7 pm to 7 am   7 on and 7/14 off
• Call Schedule: TBA
• Practice Detail: We are seeking a pulm/cc physician to join our elite team.
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage area (HPSAs) and/or Medically Areas/populations (MUA/P) shortage designation type.

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience

• None required.