Hospitalist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician – Hospitalist
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Dothan, AL
• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 7 on / 7 off rotation

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults across all age groups and demographics
• Patient Volume/Census: 15–20 patients per provider during day shift
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Unassigned ED patients, inpatient consults, transfers, critical care (co-managed)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 subspecialty support including pulm/critical care and radiology
• Support Staff Available: Intensivist support, in-house radiologist, hospitalist team
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of hospitalist program

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Competitive salary with opportunity for quarterly bonuses
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses
• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, CME/professional fees allowance, retirement

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• None (no procedures required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience: Internal Medicine residency trained
• Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing diverse patient populations; throughput efficiency focus

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient care for ED admissions, consults, and transfers
• Co-manage critical care patients with intensivists (no procedures required)
• Manage patients in clinical decision unit
• Collaborate with subspecialists and hospital support services
• Participate in throughput initiatives to reduce patient length of stay