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

The Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients, managing acute illnesses and complex medical conditions throughout hospitalization. This physician works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care and ensure safe transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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

Work Environment

• Inpatient hospital setting
• Shift-based schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays