Hospitalist Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Job Title: Physician Hospitalist
Specialty: Hospitalist / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
Place of Work (City/State): Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix , AZ 85016
Start Date: July 2026

Shift Schedule:
Day Shifts:
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Night Shift:
6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Coverage: 7 days/week including holidays
How Many Shifts Needed per Month:

Day Shifts: 10–30 shifts/month
Night Shifts: 15–30 shifts/month
License:

Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, DC, or Puerto Rico
Certifications:

Board Certified / Board Eligible (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)
BLS (Required)
ACLS (Required)
Experience Needed: Minimum 2+ years of hospitalist experience preferred (new grads considered case-by-case)

Special Skills Needed:
Inpatient hospitalist care (ICU + Med/Surg units)
Admissions, rounding, discharge planning
Emergency response & critical care management
Ability to perform procedures (central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, etc.)
Strong EHR/documentation skills
Ability to work in federal/tribal healthcare settings
Scheduling & continuity management capability (for contractor side)
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6–8 Weeks

Responsibilities:
Provide inpatient hospitalist services including admissions, evaluations, and medical management
Perform daily rounds in ICU and medical/surgical units
Respond to urgent/emergent patient care needs during shifts
Coordinate care including transfers, discharges, and referrals
Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation (within 24 hours)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and government medical staff
Perform inpatient procedures as privileged
Ensure compliance with IHS, CMS, and Joint Commission (TJC) standards
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Provide consultation to ER and other departments
Assist in bed placement, transfers, and care coordination