Physician Hospitalist
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for:
Community First Medical Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Internal Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Primary Care Physician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Examine, diagnose, and treat assigned acutely ill hospitalized patients at Community First Medical Center. Manage all assigned patients through the continuum of hospital care. Follow assigned patients upon admission to the intensive care unit throughout their hospital stay. Coordinate post-acute care for all assigned patients. Leadership of Rapid Response/Code Blue events and collaboration with APPs and the ED as needed for procedural support.
24/7 hospitalist model with continuous in-house APP coverage and hospitalist oversight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnose, manage the clinical issues, deliver and coordinate comprehensive medical care to acutely ill hospitalized patientsOrder treatment regimens and tests, and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and radiologyPrescribe medications as appropriate and as requiredConduct patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care teamConsult with specialty and primary care physicians where appropriateCommunicate with CFMC interdisciplinary care team, family members and others upon admission, when treatment plans change, and at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of careConduct discharge planning and assure timely discharge of patientsAssure accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation, so as comply with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirementsResponsibile for APP supervision and participation in code/RRT management.Collaborate with other CFMC employees and physicians to create a positive and engaging work environmentDemonstrate strong written and verbal communications skillsExpectations around interdisciplinary communication, throughput, and LOS improvement.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Can supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
WORK SCHEDULE
7-on/7-off rotation, 12-hour shifts, and separate coverage for AM, PM, and Weekend roles per ED’s posting plan.
Qualifications
Education and/or
Experience:
Position requires an MD, DO, and completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine, with board eligibility or board certification in Internal Medicine. Family practice trained physicians with previous hospitalist experience may be considered.Training experiences as mandated by the American Board of Internal Medicine for board eligibility are required.Previous experience and demonstrated procedural skills in intubations and central lines; ability to lead Code Blue required.Computer
Skills:
- Microsoft Office software package
- Previous experience with an electronic medical record system.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Hospitalist will maintain a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois, federal and state prescriptive authority, and will obtain and maintain board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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