Hospitalist

Position Summary

The Daytime Hospitalist provides high‑quality inpatient care at Loretto Hospital on a 7‑on / 7‑off block schedule. This role manages a diverse adult inpatient population, performs core bedside procedures, and collaborates closely with nursing, case management, and specialty teams to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Inpatient Management — Provide comprehensive care for adult medical inpatients, including admissions, daily rounding, care coordination, and discharge planning.
• Procedural Competency — Independently perform required bedside procedures: Central Venous Catheter Placement, Intubation if clinically needed.
• Rapid Response Leadership — Lead or participate in Rapid Response and Code Blue events.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Work closely with nursing, case management, social work, and consulting specialists.
• Documentation Excellence — Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR to support clinical care, billing, and compliance.
• Quality & Safety — Adhere to hospital quality metrics, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and follow evidence‑based guidelines.
• Patient & Family Communication — Provide clear, compassionate communication regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge expectations.

Schedule & Coverage Expectations

• 7‑on / 7‑off daytime schedule (12‑hour shifts).
• Average daily census aligned with hospitalist staffing model.
• Participation in rapid response, codes, and procedure coverage during scheduled shifts.
• No outpatient responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an ACGME‑accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Central lines and Intubation (required with additional anesthesia/ED backup available if needed).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hospitalist experience in an urban or community hospital setting.
• Experience managing high‑acuity patients with limited subspecialty support.
• Comfort with independent decision‑making and procedural autonomy.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Hospitalist Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer
• Works collaboratively with: Nursing leadership, Case management, Emergency Department, Subspecialty consultants, Ancillary services.

Performance Metrics

• Length of stay (LOS) efficiency
• Readmission rates
• Documentation quality & timeliness
• Procedure success and complication rates
• Patient satisfaction and communication scores
• Participation in quality and safety initiatives