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Hospitalist
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What they do
A Hospitalist is specialized in the medical care of inpatients in a hospital setting. Coordinates overall care of patients and acts as primary point of contact for family members. Works within a hospital or larger healthcare facility. May be involved in the teaching, research, and leadership related to hospital medicine.
$222,016 / year median in Louisiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a versatile, autonomous Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) to join our rural healthcare facility. In this critical role, you will manage adult inpatient care across both our Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) floors and our Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Because rural medicine demands a broad clinical scope, you will serve as the primary coordinator of care for acute, chronic, and critically ill patients. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, perform essential bedside procedures, and stabilize critical patients for local treatment or transfer. This position is ideal for an adaptable clinician who thrives in a close-knit community setting and values practicing broad-spectrum inpatient medicine. Licenses & Certifications Required Physician Preferred Adv Cardio Life Support Basic Life Support Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Pedi Adv Life Support Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.