Hospital At Home Physician: Providing High-quality, Coordinated Hospital Care in the Patient Home; Part-time and PRN Openings Available
Job Category: Providers
Requisition Number: HOSPI007069
- Posted : September 17, 2025
- Part time
Locations
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Hospital at Home
Town & Country, MO 63141, USA
Description
Help patients with the care they need in the comfort of their home. Part-time and PRN Comprehensive Care Management opportunities to provide home health through team approach for continuity of care in each patient's home setting.
Assess and provide home care for patients living independently for:
- Acute and post-acute care
- COPD/Asthma
- Cellulitis
- Dehydration
- Gastroenteritis
- Heart Failure
- Altered Mental Status
Position Details:
- PRN opportunities to cover 12-hour shifts
- Provide daily clinical guidance and decision-making as the attending Advanced Care Physician
- Collaborate with primary care physicians and offices, nurses, and nurse practitioners
Typical Day:
- 9a-5p for patient visits – see 5-6 patients per day on average, spending 1.5-2 hours with each discussing caregiver support, vitals, assessments, etc.
- On call 12 hours; available for ongoing orders, next steps, coordinating care with staff, communicating with primary care provider at the end of each day or following day
- Answering service takes after-hours call first, then dispatched out to team
Coverage Areas: St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County
*For consideration, please attach CV and provide 3 professional references; include name, organization/title, email address and phone number for each.
Requirements
- Hospitalist or home health experience preferred
- Experience and training in quality improvement and patient safety
- Able to create personal relationships and build human connections
- Communicate effectively with patients, family, medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient’s care
- Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency
- Board Certified
- Active Missouri Medical License
- Enrolled in Essence and other Medicare HMO plans
- ACLS Certified
- Good driving record and auto insurance
About Esse Health
- Physician-Owned and Managed, Fiercely Independent Multi-Specialty Group practicing together for over 25 years
- 50 Locations within St.Louis Metro area and growing
- 120+ Physicians, 70+ Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
- Organization specialties include: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Urology
- Care Management support team includes: In-Practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Behavioral Health Referral process, Facility Case managers, High-risk disease management programs, Hospice/ Palliative care, and much more
- Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program
- Practice Support Services - EMR (NextGen), IT/ Security, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, & Marketing
About the St. Louis Community
- Vibrant and culturally diverse metropolitan area; Population 3 million including suburbs, 300K+ in St Louis City
- Major International Airport
- 3 Pro Sports Teams - Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues Hockey, and St. Louis City Soccer Club
- Nationally Known Attractions: Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch American Brewing Company
- Kids Attractions: Magic House, Six Flags, Grant's Farm, City Museum, Butterfly House in Faust Park, Saint Louis Science Center
- Outdoor Activities: Missouri Botanical Garden, Katy Trail Bike Trail, PGA Golf Courses, Nature and Hiking Trails, Fishing, Camping and more
- Theatres: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Muny, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Sheldon Concert Hall
- Top Universities and Medical Schools, AAA-Rated School Districts
- Low Cost of Living
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