Hospitalist - Tappahannock (M60564, M60565)

VCU Health, MCV Physicians Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine (M60564, M60565)

Hospitalist, VCU Health - Tappahannock, Virginia

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, seeks a faculty hospitalist physician for our inpatient internal medicine service at VCU Tappahannock Hospital. VCU Tappahannock is a small, rural hospital embedded in a vibrant community on the banks of the Rappahannock River leading to the Chesapeake Bay. While the hospital is small in size with an average daily census in the low 20’s, its affiliation with VCU Medical Center in Richmond brings academic expertise to a typically underserved community.

The hospitalists work in a seven-on, seven-off model with two weeks of day shifts followed by a week of night shifts. Daytime duties include admitting patients from the ED or outpatient setting, rounding and discharging on a daily service of 10-15 inpatients, and providing care to a small number of stepdown or intensive level of care patients with support of a virtual intensivist, and co-managing a handful of surgical patients. At night, the physician cross-covers the inpatient service and admits from the ED.

Residents from the VCU Internal Medicine residency program are sometimes present and other learners are welcome at the discretion of the faculty member. Key attributes to being successful in this role include a commitment to rural communities, independence, a desire to leverage academic expertise to improve the health status of rural communities, and a willingness to become part of a tight-knit, supportive community. Leadership opportunities may also be available.

Qualifications: Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, experience managing complex inpatients, solid understanding of the hospitalist role and function, and demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse environment or commitment to do so.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, the most recent facility to join VCU Health's academic health system, offers  state-of-the-art medical care and compassionate professionals for this community we serve. With a wide variety of services, ranging from traditional hospital care to intensive care, includes sophisticated diagnostics and physician specialists in most fields.  Part of an integrated health system network, we currently touching over 2 million lives annually. Serving Eastern Virginia since 1915, Tappahannock offers a variety of services and programs including:

• Cancer Care
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Emergency Services
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Pain Management
• Physical Therapy
• Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders
• Urology
• Wound Care

Just an hour’s drive from Richmond or Fredericksburg sits Tappahannock, Virginia. Located along the Rappahannock River in the Northern Neck region, this community is home to beautiful waterfront vistas, and offers historic charm and small-town familiarity with plenty of shopping, dining and recreational activities. Tappahannock’s historic downtown comes alive with year-round activities that include a robust farmer’s market, live musical performances throughout the summer, and a charming holiday parade.

The community offers abundant housing, quality schools, a low cost of living, and lush pastural land. Life in Tappahannock centers around the river, which provides residents with opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and crabbing, and picturesque parks with great sunrise views. Discover the historical charm and tranquility that comes with life in Tappahannock.