Hospitalist Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is on the lookout for a Hospitalist Physician to become a part of our esteemed Hospital Medicine team in the picturesque Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. This role presents a chance to engage in comprehensive inpatient care, collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team, and experience the autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful community ties that come with working in a critical access hospital. Whether you prefer a schedule focused on daytime hours, nighttime shifts, or a combination of both, we provide the flexibility necessary to maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering exceptional patient care.

As a Hospitalist Physician, you will deliver thorough inpatient care within our 20-bed Medical-Surgical Unit and a 4-bed ICU, collaborating with committed physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and care coordinators. This position allows you to serve a varied patient demographic while practicing the full spectrum of hospital medicine.

Our Hospital Medicine team operates on a 3-physician rotation model, offering flexible scheduling options for both day and night coverage:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

• 1800 contract hours annually

• Flexible scheduling with options for primarily days, primarily nights, or dedicated night shifts

• Support from a dedicated Nurse Practitioner from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, assisting with admissions and patient rounds

Applicants should be comfortable working independently and managing ventilated patients, although procedural skills are not a requirement.

• Engage in the full range of hospital medicine in a critical access facility where your decisions significantly influence patient outcomes.

• Experience substantial clinical autonomy while being supported by a collaborative and experienced healthcare team.

• Enjoy flexible scheduling options that promote a healthy work-life balance.

• Work in an environment that prioritizes physician engagement, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.

• Reside in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a region celebrated for its outdoor activities, vibrant communities, excellent educational institutions, and outstanding quality of life.

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and health maintenance.

• Oversee admissions, inpatient care, and discharge planning while collaborating with patients, families, primary care providers, and specialists.

• Respond to rapid response events and code situations, providing clinical leadership and support to interdisciplinary teams.

• Review diagnostic studies, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals as necessary.

• Engage in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, provider meetings, and ongoing professional development.

• MD or DO from an accredited medical institution

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)

• A minimum of one year of experience as a Hospitalist is required

• Current Vermont Medical License or the ability to obtain one

• Current Vermont DEA Certificate or the ability to obtain one

• BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory

• Proficiency in ventilator management is essential

Located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, our community-focused, not-for-profit acute care critical access hospital is committed to delivering exceptional care close to home. We provide a range of services including primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, as well as 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Serving over 33,000 individuals in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties, we employ more than 700 dedicated staff members. In collaboration with community partners, we strive to foster healthier communities through initiatives that enhance physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. We take pride in being one of only two hospitals in Vermont designated as Baby Friendly™.

Become part of a healthcare team committed to providing outstanding care while enjoying the unique lifestyle that Vermont offers. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package for physicians, which includes:

• Assistance with student loan repayment and eligibility for PSLF

• Relocation support

• Complimentary gym membership

• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Support for continuing medical education (CME)

• Additional perks and employee benefits

Build a fulfilling career where your expertise is recognized, your contributions are valued, and your work makes a significant difference for your patients, colleagues, and the community. Join us in advancing patient-centered healthcare in the stunning Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.