Hospitalist Physician

As a hospitalist within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local groups.

Details

• This is a J1 Visa opportunity

Since 1977, Rappahannock General Hospital has been bringing quality healthcare services to the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. 

• Provide quality, state-of-the-art health care in a convenient, friendly setting
• High patient satisfaction scores
• 128 slice CT 
• Primary Stroke Center 

Inpatient services include:

• Acute care and long-term care
• Dedicated 10-bed unit for acute psychiatric treatment and stabilization
• Outpatient programs such as oncology services, physical therapy 
• One floor hospital

• ED Volume: 13,000 
• Brand new ED
• Ed Beds: 10
• 10 monitored closed-door rooms with three room fast track
• ED has priority to 32-slice CT machine
• Primary Stroke Center 
• TPA given with tele-neurology
• 18% pediatric patients 
• 20% admission rate (combined true hospital admits and observation admits) 
• Hospitalists admit 95% of patients in hospital 
• Epic EMR
• ED is its own department 
• Ultrasound machine in ED 
• PACS reading on sight during daytime hours; in Richmond at nights and on weekends; 24-hour lab with 1 hour turnaround time 
• Sedation agents include Propofal, Versed, Ketamine, Etomidate
• RN to patient ratio: 4 RNs to 8 beds (peak); 3 RNs to 8 beds (low) 
• Splinting done by physicians, RNs

• Average Daily Encounters: 11
• 25-bed critical access hospital
• No procedures required
• No ICU
• Epic EMR
• The hospitalist team includes one physician during the day with telemedicine at night
• Day shift only
• Flexible/block scheduling available 

Financial Benefits

• Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
• Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
• Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%

Intangible Benefits

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
• Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• USACS Orientation and Assemblies
• Professional Development Programs including:
• Scholars (Leadership Training)
• Efficiency Academy
• Engagement & Experience Academy
• Internal USACS traveling physicians

Surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock River, our community offers a blend of coastal living and small town charm without the crowds or congestion of city life. One of Virginia's most historic regions, Lancaster County boasts numerous museums, galleries and antique shops. Our community offers excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, kayaking, top-notch golf courses, country clubs, marinas and public parks. Dotted with quaint towns harboring unique shops and restaurants exuding Southern hospitality and charm, it's also home to a world class resort and spa and many stops along the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. A vibrant arts scene, festivals, concerts, exhibits, farmer's markets and more keep Lancaster hopping with activity and community spirit.