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OptumCare

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum or Permanent / Nocturnist Hospitali

OptumCare, Laguna Hills, CA, United States


Opportunities with Monarch HealthCare. Every individual deserves health care that is affordable, accessible and fits his or her unique needs. At Monarch HealthCare, we have built Orange Countys largest network of physicians, hospitals and urgent care centers. We believe that offering the most extensive choices and access allows our patients to get the right care at the right time.

The health care industry is constantly changing. But our solid commitment to provide the best care to our patients will always remain the same. When it comes to finding better ways to care, we will be part of the solution. You can be, too. Together, we will make a difference. Its all part of doing your lifes best work.

As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Nocturnist Hospitalist to join our team.

This position will work at hospital locations in Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conducts hospital rounds on all patients referred to the service
  • Provides patient care in a manner consistent with hospital medical staff by-laws, and referring physician requests
  • Communicates with families, referring physicians, specialists, administration, and hospital departments in the care and treatment of patients referred to the service
  • Works with hospital and Monarch clinical staff to initiate and coordinate early discharge through collaboration with specialists, nursing staff, social services, utilization management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates a commitment to service by providing distinctive, personalized care and services by listening, anticipating, and responding to the needs of both internal and external (patients, family members, referring physicians/specialists, hospital staff, etc.) customers and striving to exceed customer expectations
  • Serves as a liaison to other physicians, business office, and administration to maximize communication and increase knowledge of the hospitalist program benefits
  • Attends and completes all specific competencies and annual organizational requirements
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to discuss patients progress, variances, and achievement of expected outcomes and plan of care
  • Assumes responsibility to ensure that all necessary documentation is accurate, complete, and timely, including medical records, billing/coding, and any other such documentation as requested by hospital from time to time

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.