Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Physician

Location: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

About this position

Practice exceptional medicine. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is seeking a Hospitalist Physician to join our highly respected Hospital Medicine team in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. This is an opportunity to practice broad-spectrum inpatient medicine, work with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and enjoy the autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful community connection that comes with practicing in a critical access hospital. Whether you're seeking a schedule that is primarily days, primarily nights, or a mix of both, we offer flexibility to support work-life balance while providing outstanding patient care.

About This Role

As a Hospitalist Physician at NVRH, you will provide comprehensive inpatient care across our 20-bed Medical‑Surgical Unit and open 4‑bed ICU while working alongside dedicated physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and care coordinators. This position offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while practicing the full scope of hospital medicine.

Our Hospital Medicine team utilizes a 3‑physician rotation model and offers scheduling flexibility with both day and night coverage options:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• 1800 contract hours annually
• Flexible scheduling with opportunities for mostly days, mostly nights, or dedicated night coverage
• Dedicated Nurse Practitioner support from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, assisting with admissions and patient rounding

Candidates must be comfortable practicing independently and managing ventilated patients. Procedural skills are not required.

What Makes This Opportunity Special?

• Practice the full breadth of hospital medicine in a critical access hospital where your decisions have a direct impact on patient outcomes.
• Enjoy significant clinical autonomy while supported by an experienced and collaborative healthcare team.
• Flexible scheduling options designed to support work-life balance.
• Work in a hospital that values physician engagement, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Live in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a region renowned for outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, excellent schools, and a remarkable quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and health maintenance.
• Manage admissions, inpatient care, and discharge planning while collaborating with patients, families, primary care providers, and specialists.
• Respond to rapid response events and code situations while providing clinical leadership and support to interdisciplinary teams.
• Review diagnostic studies, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals when appropriate.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement activities, provider meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)
• Minimum one year of Hospitalist experience required
• Current Vermont Medical License or ability to obtain one
• Current Vermont DEA Certificate or ability to obtain one
• BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home. The organization offers primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, as well as 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. NVRH serves more than 33,000 people throughout Caledonia and southern Essex Counties and employs over 700 dedicated staff. Aligned with community partners, NVRH invests in creating healthier communities through initiatives that support physical, mental, social, and financial well‑being. We are proud to be one of only two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while enjoying the lifestyle that makes Vermont special. NVRH offers a highly competitive physician compensation and benefits package, including:

• Student loan repayment assistance and PSLF eligible
• Relocation assistance
• Complimentary gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• CME support
• Additional perks and employee benefits

Build a rewarding career where your expertise is valued, your contributions are visible, and your work truly makes a difference—for your patients, your colleagues, and your community. Come help grow patient-centered healthcare in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom.