Hospitalist Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Hospitalist Physician (inpatient)

• Emphasis: Managing patients with ongoing medical conditions, coordinating inpatient care, and collaborating with other inpatient services

Description

The Hospitalist Physician manages inpatient patients with ongoing medical conditions in collaboration with other services. The role includes patient interviews and exams, selecting and interpreting diagnostic testing, and clear communication and documentation to coordinate care. It also involves APP coordination, after-hours call rotation, and inpatient consultations; procedural skills may include central venous line placement and endotracheal intubation.

Responsibilities

• Interview, examine, select appropriate diagnostic testing, and interpret results to coordinate patient care

• Communicate and document clearly with patients and medical personnel

• Coordinate with APPs within the Hospitalist section

• Provide inpatient consultations and collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues

• Manage quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care (including chart reviews and QA participation)

• Participate in after-hours call rotation and hospitalist team meetings

• Complete medical records per Medical Staff bylaws and participate in committee assignments

• Participate in CME and VA continuing education activities

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or appointment only when unable to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)

• MD (or equivalent) degree from an approved allopathic/osteopathic school

• Current, full, unrestricted medical license to practice in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC

• Completed accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (ACGME/AOA pathways)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Pass background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation

• BLS required (ACLS desirable)

• Select best-fit applicability for Selective Service registration

• Pre-employment urinalysis drug screening for testing-designated positions

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation requirement for VA Health Care Personnel

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays; possible CME absence)

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions

• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many plans can be carried into retirement)

• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage

• CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)

• Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting