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Summary The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking a part-time Physician (Hospitalist) to manage admissions, discharges, daily follow-up and consultative medicare for hospital patients. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Responsibilities The Staff Hospitalist will support the medical staff in the clinical practice in the care of inpatients. Duties include: Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided. Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations. Readily available and quick in recognizing emergency situations, and taking timely necessary action. Will maintain BLS/ACLS certification as required by Bylaws. Develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort. Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment. Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recorded. Unusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate official. Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes, orders are to be completed and signed daily. Educational responsibilities usually involve either