Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Internal Medicine Hospitalist – Dothan, Alabama

Why Apply?
Join a leading facility in Dothan, AL, offering a lucrative schedule with 7 on/7 off shifts, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a well-established, hospital-employed practice with a supportive team, offering opportunities to work with a diverse patient population and excellent clinical resources. Immediate start available for qualified Internal Medicine physicians seeking a rewarding opportunity.


Quick Facts

• Location: Dothan, AL
• Start Date: Immediate / Upon acceptance
• Duration: Full-time ongoing
• Shift: 7 am – 7 pm, 12-hour shifts, 7 on/7 off schedule
• Hours/Week: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Licenses/Certifications: Alabama Medical License or eligible, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
• Experience: Residency trained in Internal Medicine; prior hospitalist experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Pay package discussed upon application
• Generous signing bonus
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME and professional fees allowances
• Paid interview expenses

What You’ll Do

• Provide inpatient coverage for adult patients in a busy hospital setting
• Manage unassigned ED patients requiring hospital admission
• Collaborate with intensivists on adult ICU admissions and care
• Co-manage transfer patients and support consults in-hospital
• Participate in team-based patient care alongside APPs and other specialists
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and coordination
• Support a team-oriented, flexible schedule in a renowned regional referral center

What You Need

• Alabama medical license or eligible for licensure
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Minimum 1-2 years of hospitalist or internal medicine experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

About the Assignment
Join a renowned 420-bed regional referral center serving over 600,000 residents across Alabama. This hospital features advanced neuro, cardiac, and trauma care, supported by a large, dedicated medical staff. The hospitalist program manages ED unassigned patients, transfers, and in-hospital consults, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for physicians committed to excellence in inpatient care.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.