Hospital Medicine Physician (Hospitalist) (MD/DO)
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
