F.F. Thompson Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Rochester, is a modern, progressive and highly respected 113-bed acute care community hospital. The hospital boasts some of the finest technology and staff in all of upstate New York and is proud of its commitment to primary care medicine and being a part of the community it serves. Explore the Thompson Health web site for more information on the health system and links to the region.

Canandaigua, NY is truly blessed with rare natural beauty and plentiful resources, making the area one of the most sought after places to live in the Finger Lakes Region. The Finger Lakes is a beautiful four-season destination that offers something for everyone: water sports, beautiful foliage and snow sports. The area offers affordable housing, excellent schools and many recreational opportunities, all set against the backdrop of beautiful Canandaigua Lake and Bristol Mountains. The Rochester metropolitan area, with a host of cultural and recreational activities, is just 30 minutes away.   We are confident you will find Canandaigua to be a warm, welcoming family-oriented community.

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Status: Full Time
Shift: Day/Eve/Night

Responsibilities:  

Provides medical care on a continuous basis for non-assigned patients admitted to the hospitalist service and provides medical consultations on inpatients at the request of other specialties.  Establishes and maintains good communication and working relationships with members of the hospitalist staff, nursing staff, case management and other hospital departments. Collaborates with referring primary care physicians.  Accepts and manages patients in the Intensive Care Unit on the hospitalist service or on consultation.   On-site coverage hours include weekdays and appropriate coverage on weekends.  On-call coverage to be divided among the hospitalist service team. Works to promote the utilization of all Thompson Health services.  The Hospitalist physician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to adult patients served in a hospital inpatient setting.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to the care needed.  The physician must have knowledge of, and exhibit documentation within guidelines for, patient specific information for the medical record, daily charge sheets for visits, and prescriptive requisitions.  Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with hospitalist staff, House Staff PAs/NPs, nursing staff, partnering physicians, case managers, medical specialists, management and administration. Exhibits leadership skills through active involvement in process improvements leading to delivery and maintenance of quality services while striving to achieve financial viability of the hospitalist program. Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.  Lives the CARES values at all times.

Requirements:
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, with interest/training in Intensive Care Medicine. Will consider candidates BC/BE Family Practice.

• NYS Licensure and current Registration Required
• DEA Licensure Required

Education:
•    Graduation from an accredited Medical School Required (M.D. or D.O.)
•    Completion of Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine Required
•    Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 Coding Preferred
•    Maintains CME per requirements for Board Certification

To apply click on the following link:
Thompson Health Application

For further information on these positions please contact

Deb Gollus
Thompson Health
350 Parrish St.
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Office (585) 396-6685
deborah.gollus@thompsonhealth.com