Hospitalist | Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Hospitalist Opportunity

This opportunity is with a well-established regional healthcare system serving communities across Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality inpatient care, comprehensive specialty coverage, modern hospital facilities, and a strong culture of teamwork.

The system supports multiple service lines, including Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, and various surgical specialties. Hospitalists benefit from excellent subspecialty support, advanced diagnostic capabilities, streamlined workflows, and an environment focused on efficient, patient-centered care.

The facility is seeking a dedicated and skilled Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join its growing inpatient medicine team in Dothan, Alabama.

This full-time clinical role offers a stable hospital-employed position with a well-structured program, manageable patient volumes, strong APP support, and access to advanced medical resources. The Hospitalist will provide high-quality inpatient care, collaborate closely with specialists, and support safe, efficient transitions of care.

Both experienced Hospitalists and recent Internal Medicine graduates are welcome to apply.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Internal Medicine inpatient care
• Manage acute medical conditions, chronic disease exacerbations, and complex cases
• Round daily on assigned patients and ensure timely documentation in the EHR
• Coordinate patient management plans with nursing staff, APPs, and ancillary teams
• Facilitate safe and efficient admissions, discharges, and transitions of care

• Perform or coordinate common hospitalist procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, line placements, etc.) as applicable
• Manage emergencies until specialty teams assume care

• Work closely with consulting specialists, case management, nursing, and support staff
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning
• Ensure clear communication with patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
• Support hospital throughput, efficiency, and clinical best practices
• Uphold professional, ethical, and evidence-based standards of care

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for or holding an active Alabama medical license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

• Open to new graduates and experienced Hospitalists
• Prior inpatient or hospitalist experience preferred but not required

• Strong inpatient clinical decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based Internal Medicine care

• Highly competitive salary with productivity incentives (commensurate with experience)
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance + paid CME time
• Paid time off, licensing and certification reimbursement
• Supportive hospital environment with experienced physicians, APPs, and nursing teams
• Access to advanced imaging, rapid labs, and modern inpatient facilities