Hospitalist - Long Beach, CA - Full-time / Part-time

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 County's 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. It's this passion that drives our commitment to excellence in patient care, and makes us a fitting partner for the high performing culture of UnitedHealth Group.

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. It's all part of doing your life's best work.(sm)

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

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


• Develops and maintains good working relationships with hospital departments and hospital administration


• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Medical License in State of California


• Board eligible in Internal Medicine


• Active and unrestricted DEA license


• Ability to work 7pm to 7am on a regular basis


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Self-starter with ability to practice with a high degree of independence


• Superior reasoning, planning, organizational, and time management skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Hospitalist experience


• Board Certified in Internal Medicine


• Chronic disease management experience


• Managed care experience

There's nothing better than helping others lead healthier lives. Except finding new ways to do it better and more efficiently. We should know. We're Monarch HealthCare, Orange County's largest association of independent physicians, and a part of Optum and the growing family of UnitedHealth Group companies. We are changing health care for the better by improving access to affordable, high quality care, and working together to improve the patient experience. With the talent, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 17 company behind us, there's no telling how far we can go. Join us in creating a better future and you'll soon find you're doing your life's best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.