Hospitalist Physician - Internal Medicine

Hospitalist Physician (Internal Medicine)

Location: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

Address: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract

Anticipated Start: January 2027

Shift: Daytime Coverage (Inpatient General Medicine Wards)

Pay Rate: $155/hour

Position Overview:

ReiLes Group is seeking a dedicated, Board-Certified Hospitalist Physician (Internal Medicine)/Hospitalists/Nocturnists (Internists) to join our healthcare team at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas.

In this role, you will serve primarily as an inpatient hospitalist during daytime hours while supporting the academic mission of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. You will work alongside house staff and medical students, managing complex medical conditions, providing consultations, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a premier military treatment facility

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Clinical Care & Case Management
• Serve as primary attending/staff of record for inpatient general medicine wards during daytime hours
• Manage a full spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions, including complex issues such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, thyroid disorders, peptic ulcer disease, and arthritic conditions
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, review patient histories, order diagnostic tests, establish definitive diagnoses, and formulate treatment plans
• Admit patients to the hospital when clinically appropriate and manage their care trajectory to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes
• Provide clinical consultation across BAMC departments and maintain follow-through on specialty/subspecialty referrals
• Provide care in the internal medicine clinic as directed by the Chief, Department of Medicine

Academic & Resident Training:

• Actively participate in the Internal Medicine Residency Program by assisting, teaching, supervising, and evaluating residents and medical students
• Lead and support clinical and teaching rounds, prepare educational curriculum materials, and present formal and informal lectures
• Maintain thorough knowledge of ACGME (American College of Graduate Medical Education) requirements, providing regular orientation, feedback, counseling, and required program documentation

Administrative & Documentation:

• Maintain timely and accurate medical record documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems in accordance with military treatment facility directives
• Prepare pre-operative diagnoses and clinical documentation as needed
• Attend required departmental staff meetings, resident conferences, and Quality Improvement Committee meetings

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Board Certification:

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited institution
• Board Certification: Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)

Licensure & Credentials:

• Medical License: Valid, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands
• Clinical Privileges: Ability to obtain and maintain full clinical privileges through the BAMC Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Credentials Committee
• DEA Registration: Current, valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications

Professional Attributes:

• Commitment to serving military service members, veterans, and their families
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and bedside manner skills
• Strong organizational abilities, work ethic, and dedication to a team-oriented healthcare environment