Job Details » Physician
6/29/2010
Columbia Memorial Hospital
71 Prospect Street
Hudson, NY 12534
1.Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York surrounded by the Catskill Mountains, Hudson is a sophisticated rural area.
2.It is a wonderful place to raise a family.
3.Hudson is a mecca for antique hunters.
4.Nearby Albany provides numerous shopping opportunities.
5.Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY Albany, the Culinary Institute of America and several other academic institutions create a very sophisticated atmosphere.
6.Numerous cultural attractions, including Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow Dance Center, Kaatsban, Upstate Films, add a touch of elegance to the area.
7.New York City is only two hours away for those wishing the thrill of the Big Apple.
8.History surrounds you in the Hudson Valley, the cradle of our nation. The Vanderbilt Mansion, Mills Mansion, Clermont, Olana and numerous other historical sites demonstrate why this area led to the development of the Hudson Valley School of Painting.
9.Golf courses are scattered over the region (as are my golf balls).
10.Ski resorts dot the mountains. Hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing, hunting and much more are at your doorstep.
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (CMH)
State-of-the-Art Community Hospital
Only hospital in two counties – key resource
Certified for 190 beds (Uses 120 - 130)
24 Hours/day CT, US & nuclear scans
Hospitalist Service admits most patients
Very collaborative Medical Staff
State-of-the-art imaging center
New State-of-the-Art Intensive Care Unit
Extremely supportive Administration
Chief of Department sits on Executive Comm.
PACS Digital Radiographic Imaging System
Stroke Center Designation – in process
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Beautiful, spacious ED
33,000 visits per year
23 Beds
Portable US in the ED for FAST Exams
Scribes or Productivity Assistants -NEW
A4 Healthmatics ED Information System
Excellent Surgical, OBGYN & Orthopedics coverage
Portable Decontamination Tent for Disasters
Fast Track sees 40% of the patients
54 hours of coverage per day
1.7 patients per provider hour
EMS Base Station providing radio control
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The Emergency Department at CMH has full Department status with our chief sitting on the
The ED at Columbia Memorial Hospital has 33,000 annual visits. The ED is a full Medical Staff Department; the Chief of Emergency Medicine is a member of the Medical Executive Committee. The ED serves as Medical Control for the ALS agencies in the region. We have an excellent Electronic Medical Record and an outstanding Quality Improvement Program.
1. Our Group consists of eight Board Certified emergency physicians and five full time physician assistants.
2.We have flexible scheduling to ensure that everyone gets the number of shifts and type of schedule that best fits their lifestyle.
3.Craig Stanger, MD is Chief of our Department.
4.We have monthly Department, Quality Management and Corporate meetings.
5.Operational and policy decisions are made by the group.
6.We have an RVU based profit sharing program.
7.We have a sophisticated Quality Improvement Program allowing us to focus our management expertise and educational programs.
8.We share the QI data to improve our practice and we do this in ways which are helpful and fun, such as x-ray and ECG “stump the dummy” quizzes, M&M presentations, clinical case reviews, Journal Clubs and Grand Rounds.
Seeing over 35,000 patients per year and growing, Columbia Memorial Hospital is seeking qualified physicians to staff this state-of-the-art community facility. Situated in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York and surrounded by the Catskill Mountains, this hospital sits in the cradle of our nation.
The Emergency Department will have 56 hours of provider coverage daily. This coverage will include 40 hours of physician coverage and 16 hours of mid level provider, either physician assistant or nurse practitioner coverage. There will be a fast track open 12 hours a day which will be covered by the mid level providers. The Emergency Department has been recently renovated and is undergoing further renovation within the next six months. The hospital has also recently signed a contract with a vendor to implement an electronic medical records system, tracking board, computerized physician order entry and computerized discharge instructions. This will be implemented during 2007. This position has an excellent compensation package and includes an incentive bonus program for all of the physicians in mid level providers.
Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Surgery and have substantial experience in Emergency Medicine.
Karen Burke, Office Manager
Emergency Treatment Associates, Inc.
30 Prospect Avenue
First Floor
Hudson, NY 12534
kburke@etassoc.net
Kathy Salisbury, Admin Assistant
Phone: 518-751-1016
Mobile/Pager: 518-821-0752
Email: ksalisbury@etassoc.net