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Skilled Doctors Playing an Important Role

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to those in our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, our Hospitalist Program plays a critical part in providing you with support in getting the care you need. Hospitalists are doctors whose primary focus is providing general medical care for anyone admitted to our hospital.

What Do Saint Vincent Hospitalists Do?

Hospitalists are responsible for many important tasks, including:

 

  • Working in partnership with your primary care doctor to coordinate inpatient care
  • Working closely with nurses, ancillary staff and other specialists involved in your care
  • Being familiar with the hospital’s systems for ordering tests, analyzing results and arranging for treatment
  • Being trained to quickly recognize and respond to changes in the patient’s condition
  • Being available at the hospital 24 hours a day, so they can see patients as frequently as their medical conditions require
  • Promptly providing your doctor with a written report of your hospital visit to facilitate any follow-up care you may need

 

If you do not have a primary care doctor, the Hospitalist team will provide you with a list and arrange your follow-up care.

How Hospitalists Help Primary Care Doctors

Hospitalists practice full-time in the hospital, so they are readily available to help your doctor. When you enter the hospital, a Saint Vincent Hospitalist will immediately begin acting as attending doctor for the length of the hospital stay.

Hospitalists will:

 

  • Provide prompt admission and treatment
  • Oversee your entire hospital stay to provide quality care
  • Communicate ongoing patient status to your primary care doctor on a timely basis

 

Daily activities include:

 

  • Coordinating hospital admissions
  • Arranging diagnostic testing and specialty consultations
  • Explaining findings and discussing recommendations with patients
  • Orchestrating all patient care
  • Providing medical care for patients who need surgical treatment
  • Managing urgent situations that may arise during the hospitalization
  • Reviewing hospital treatment with insurance companies and payers

 

Career Opportunities

If you’re interested in a career as a Hospitalist at Saint Vincent Hospital, call (508) 363-6849 to learn more.

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Let Us Help You Bounce Back In Motion With Our Pickleball Tips

Take a page out of our playbook with our seven tips to practice pickleball safely.

  1. Take breaks. Yes, it’s ok to take five. Taking short breaks during playtime can reduce your chance of injury, allow your muscles to rest and prevent heat-related illnesses.
  2. Wear the right shoes and appropriate gear. Beyond ensuring that your shoes are suitable for the activity, how they fit is essential. Since feet swell during exercise, try shoes that are a little larger than the size you usually wear. Having about a half centimeter of space between your big toe and the end of the shoe is a good indicator of proper fit.
  3. Stretch and condition. Preparation is vital in so many aspects of life, including physical activity. Be good to your body by stretching and conditioning. It increases flexibility and strengthens muscles. Plus, developing your balance and coordination can help mitigate the risk of ankle sprains.
  4. Follow proper techniques. Learning how to play correctly is so important. Whether it’s the correct stance, the appropriate gait or even a specialized way of breathing, your body will thank you for being smart about the game.
  5. Stay hydrated. Dehydration results from losing fluid and electrolytes from sweat, causing fatigue, soreness, cramps and spasms. Always remember to keep water on hand to support nerve and muscle function.
  6. Warm-up and cool down. Wake up your muscles and tissues with a warm-up. It dilates your blood vessels, supplying much-needed oxygen to your muscles. A cool-down is just as important, as it allows your heart rate to come down to normal slowly and decreases the risk of cramping and stiffness.
  7. Don’t push it. Stop if you already have an injury or are feeling pain while playing. Not letting your body heal properly risks a more serious injury and longer recovery.

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