Hospitalist Physician

Job Title:

Hospitalist

Location:

Michigan
Position Type:  Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) with PRN opportunities

Shift:  Day shift, 10-hour shifts with night call rotations

Schedule:

17 shifts per month

Employment Type:

W2 or 1099
Salary:  Competitive salary plus bonus potential
Benefits:  W2
- Full benefit suite including 401k and Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Team Structure:  Collaborate with 2 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) during the day shift; 1 APP during day and 1 APP during mid-shift

Qualifications:

MD or DO degree

Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Experience in hospital medicine is preferred

EMR:  Epic
Hospital Size:  139-bed hospital
ICU:  8 beds, Trauma Level 3, Tele-Critical Care (tele-CC) support available
Census:  Approximately 35-40 patients per day
Specialty Support:
24/7 availability of Cardiology, Urology, Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Orthopedics

ICU coverage with tele-CC support and in-house specialists for critical care cases

Job Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to hospitalized patients, including those in the ICU

Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient care

Participate in rounds, consultations, and discharge planning

Manage acute medical conditions and oversee patient progress, especially in the ICU

Available for night call duties as scheduled

Provide care in an ICU setting with 8 beds and support trauma cases at a Level 3 trauma center

Work with specialists in cardiology, urology, surgery, trauma, and orthopedics for patient care management

Additional Information:
This hospital offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a picturesque setting near Lake Huron, this position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a 139-bed, trauma-level 3 hospital, with extensive specialty support.

Physical Demands:

This physician/APP role requires stamina in fast-paced healthcare: prolonged standing/walking (8-12 hrs/shift); rapid emergency movement (sprints, crowds); lifting/carrying 25-50 lbs equipment; pushing/pulling 100 lbs (beds/carts) with aid; frequent bending/stooping/kneeling for care; constant reaching/fine motor skills (suturing/IVs); occasional climbing/balancing; tolerating stressors (temps, noise, fluids, hazards) during irregular shifts/on-call/infection risks accommodations for disabilities; varies by setting (clinic/ER).