Hospitalist – Physician

  • Part-time

Company Description

Who is KVH...

With a critical access hospital previously named in the Top 50 nationwide, and a variety of specialty clinics and services, we know that even you would be proud to call KVH your home for health. KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics include family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health and urgent care. Specialty services provide home health and hospice, physical, speech and occupational therapies and a geriatric nurse practitioner program.

What you can expect…

Work-life balance is important to us. We value your mental wellbeing as much as your skills to perform the job and therefore offer a competitive PTO plan and benefits package.  When you’re away from the office we want you to be able to enjoy this beautiful setting. Commute to work by mountain bike. Hike in the wilderness on your day off. Backcountry ski from your door or from lifts within an hour’s drive.

About Ellensburg and Kittitas County…

Kittitas County is home to roughly 46,000 residents.  Located just 107 miles East of Seattle, Ellensburg is the most centrally located city in the state and is the county seat of Kittitas County.  Originally settled in the early 1870s, Ellensburg is rich with history and culture.  From the internationally known timothy hay produced here and sent to Pacific Rim countries, to the famous Ellensburg Rodeo each Labor Day weekend, to the ever-growing Central Washington University, Ellensburg has something to offer everyone.   Outdoor enthusiasts will have no shortage of activities to enjoy; biking, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing opportunities are plentiful and easily accessible. Art and history connoisseurs will love visiting the numerous local art galleries and museums.  Each July Ellensburg is host to the annual Jazz in the Valley music festival and the Ellensburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May to October in the beautiful downtown area.  All this and much, much more is waiting for you.  Come discover Ellensburg today! You’ll be glad that you did!  

Organizational Focus…
Kittitas Valley Healthcare expects all employees to uphold our Vision & Mission.   The KVH Vision, Mission & Guiding Principles can be found at https://www.kvhealthcare.org/about-us/mission-vision/

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospitalist physician specializes in the practice of inpatient medicine, with an emphasis on the coordination and management of all aspects of inpatient and/or observation care patients 18 and older.  Hospitalists are scheduled for 12-hour shifts.  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Formal education as required for M.D. or D.O.
  • Current CPR card (maintenance required)
  • Current ACLS card (maintenance required)
  • Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Critical Care Medicine

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years in an acute care, hospital environment

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated skills in patient care
  • Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork & problem-solving to achieve goals
  • Demonstrated skills in prioritization
  • Demonstrated skills in verbal communication & listening
  • Ability to handle a variety of functions simultaneously with multiple interruptions
  • Reads, writes & understands the English language

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.