Hospital Medicine Director opening in Vermont - Sign-On Bonus & Worklife/Balance

An award-winning community hospital in northern Vermont is adding a Hospitalist Medical Director. The hospital has been named one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the nation multiple times. Be a part of a team where you can make a difference, all while enjoying the quality of life that Vermont provides.

Opportunity:

• Hours: 36-40 hours per week with 8-12 hours dedicated to Medical Director duties
• Oversee medical staff in 34 bed Progressive Care Unit which is a combination of ICU, Stepdown, and Med/Surg
• The types of services provided in this unit included caring for patients at risk of developing life-threatening problems
• The step-down beds were used for people who are transitioning between the intensive care unit and the medical/surgical unit
• No call requirement
• No procedures. Hospitalist team runs codes
• Hospitalist team of 4 physicians, 2 advanced practitioners, as well as per diem support

About the facility:

• Our Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital with newly constructed, private inpatient rooms and offers 24/7 care in the emergency department with strong specialty backup
• We have a close collaboration with UVM Medical Center which is our primary referral hospital located only 30 minutes away
• We also partner with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to provide 24/7 critical care telemedicine support for our hospitalist and nursing team

Financial package:

• High base salary plus sign-on, relocation, and educational loan repayment
• Benefits include: CME at $6500/year; 80 hours per year, Malpractice, Tail Insurance, disability, and 457 b retirement plan

Location:

• Tightly-knit small town community of 6000 people with 4 seasons of outdoor activities
• A beautiful downtown area with fine specialty shops and award-winning restaurants and breweries
• State parks, rail trails, recreation areas, and museums
• Enjoy the culture and convenience of nearby cities like Burlington which is just 30 minutes away, and Montreal which is 90 minutes away