Hospitalist Physician

Position Summary
The Hospital Medicine Physician provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and complex medical conditions while coordinating care across specialties to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care, including admissions, daily rounding, and discharge planning

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and exacerbations of chronic diseases

• Coordinate care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services

• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging

• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans

• Manage transitions of care, including handoffs and communication with outpatient providers

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination activities

• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record

• Respond to clinical changes and medical emergencies as required

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives

• Adhere to clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program

• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Active state medical license or eligibility for licensure

• Strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced inpatient environment

Work Environment

• Inpatient hospital setting only

• Schedule may include block scheduling, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on coverage needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout hospital units

• Manual dexterity to perform examinations and procedures

• Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed