Hospitalist (Internal Medicine only) (MD/DO)-Alabama

Job Description

Qualifications

• •Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• •Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• •Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine
• •Unrestricted medical license or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state
• •Strong clinical judgment and inpatient care experience
• •Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• •Must maintain state certification and/or licensure

Benefits

Responsibilities

• •This physician works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care and ensure safe transitions of care
• •Provide inpatient medical management for adult patients admitted to the hospital
• •Diagnose, treat, and monitor acute and chronic medical conditions
• •Coordinate care with consulting specialists and ancillary services
• •Manage admissions, daily rounding, and patient discharges
• •Interpret laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and imaging
• •Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
• •Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation
• •Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and peer review activities
• •Provide cross-coverage and participate in scheduled hospitalist shifts as assigned
• •Shift-based schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays