Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Dothan, AL

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Dothan, AL
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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 rotation PATIENT 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 program PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & 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, retirement REQUIRED PROCEDURES • None (no procedures required) JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama • Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine • Experience: Internal Medicine residency trained • Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing diverse patient populations; throughput efficiency focus DUTIES & 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