PRN Hospitalist Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Hospitalist Physician

 

VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia PRN | Main Hospital Campus

 

VHC Health is seeking a PRN Hospitalist to join the VHC Health Medical Group, a highly respected, employee-based, multispecialty physician organization. This role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality inpatient medicine in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while enjoying the stability and benefits of hospital employment.

As a Hospitalist at VHC Health, you will be an integral member of an experienced care team dedicated to delivering safe, timely, and evidence-based care to adult inpatients.

 

Why VHC Health

 

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

 

Highlights include:

 

· Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report

· Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

· CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating

· Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

· Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

· Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

· Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services

· Located in Arlington, Virginia — consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC

· At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

 

Clinical Responsibilities

 

· Provide high-quality inpatient medical care to patients admitted to VHC Health

· Collaborate closely with nursing staff, specialists, care managers, and ancillary services

· Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, and compliance programs

· Participate in risk management and performance improvement activities

· Practice within the scope defined by VHC Health’s credentialing and privileging process

· Contribute to a professional, collegial, and team-oriented clinical environment

 

Qualifications

 

Education

 

· MD or DO from an accredited medical school (required)

 

Experience

 

· Minimum of one (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Hospitalist experience preferred

 

Licensure & Certifications

 

· Active medical license (or eligibility) through the Virginia Department of Health Professions (required)

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

 

Position Highlights

 

· Hospital-Employed Model – Enjoy the stability, support, and resources of a hospital-employed position

· Collaborative Multispecialty Group – Join a physician group of 100+ providers, including an established team of hospitalists and specialists

· Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling designed to support physician wellbeing

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

· Generous paid time off and CME allowance

· Retirement plan options

· Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:  

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.

Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. 

Education:  

Doctorate from Accredited Medical School is required.

Experience:

One year of Medical/Surgical experience required.

Certifications/Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.