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.
St. Joseph, MI (with additional facility opportunities statewide and nationwide) Position overview Provide part-time medical directorship and attending physician services at local skilled nursing facilities. Work collaboratively with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to deliver clinical oversight and patient-centered care for post-acute and long-term care residents. Assigned facilities (local) Bad Axe, East Jordan, Grayling, Holland, Houghton Lake, Manistique, Mount Pleasant, Ovid, Temperance (MI) Additional facility opportunities (nationwide)
GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MO, NC, OH, TN, WI
Key responsibilities Provide medical care and clinical oversight in assigned skilled nursing facilities Collaborate with NPs and PAs on assessments, treatment plans, and transitions of care Serve as attending physician for facility patients, including documentation and regulatory compliance Offer clinical leadership and support to interdisciplinary teams Schedule and workload Part-time; physicians typically cover each facility 1-2 days per week No fixed start/end times, no call, no overnight shifts Typical daily patient volume: 18-25 visits Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Compensation & benefits Competitive compensation with above-industry earning potential Up to $50,000 long-term retention incentive Performance-based bonuses Paid time off 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible physicians) Employer-paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability (eligible physicians) CME allowance and licensure reimbursement Company-provided iPad with LTE and professional lab coat Equipment provided Company iPad with LTE for documentation Qualifications MD or DO with unrestricted U.S. medical license or eligible for licensure Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, PM&R, or Emergency Medicine Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care New graduates who are board-eligible and actively pursuing licensure encouraged to apply
