Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.JOB OVERVIEW• Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician – Hospitalist• Job Type: Permanent• Location: Dothan, AL• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital• Coverage Type: Clinical Only• Coverage Period: Ongoing• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 7 on / 7 off rotationPATIENT INFORMATION• Patient Demographics: Adults across all age groups and demographics• Patient Volume/Census: 15–20 patients per provider during day shift• Admissions: Yes• Rounding: Included• Phone Consults: Yes• Case Mix: Unassigned ED patients, inpatient consults, transfers, critical care (co-managed)FACILITY INFORMATION• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility• Trauma Level: Level 2• EMR System: EPIC• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 subspecialty support including pulm/critical care and radiology• Support Staff Available: Intensivist support, in-house radiologist, hospitalist team• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of hospitalist programPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE• Hospital Privileges Required: YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS• Rate: Competitive salary with opportunity for quarterly bonuses• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, CME/professional fees allowance, retirementREQUIRED PROCEDURES• None (no procedures required)JOB REQUIREMENTS• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama• Certifications: Board Certified xhyhwjd or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine• Experience: Internal Medicine residency trained• Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing diverse patient populations; throughput efficiency focusDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide inpatient care for ED admissions, consults, and transfers• Co-manage critical care patients with intensivists (no procedures required)• Manage patients in clinical decision unit• Collaborate with subspecialists and hospital support services• Participate in throughput initiatives to reduce patient length of stay