Hospitalist

Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO)

VEA Health is seeking a full-time Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) to join a growing inpatient program at Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, Texas. This is a supportive hospitalist opportunity with APP collaboration, open ICU care, and strong specialty representation.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with hospitalist experience

• ACLS certification required

• BLS certification required

Position Highlights

Facility

• 25-bed acute care hospital

• 19-bed Emergency Department (new facility opened in March 2022)

• Level IV Trauma Center

Patient Volume

• Annual hospitalist encounters: 5,110

• Average daily hospitalist visits: 14

• Average admissions per day: 4

• Admission rate from the Emergency Department: 5%

• High transfer-out rate

Schedule & Coverage

• Physician Schedule:

  • 24-hour coverage model

  • Onsite report at 7:00 AM

  • Telephonic availability after rounding

• APP Coverage:

  • Day Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday

  • Flex shift provides additional daytime surge support, including weekends

Clinical Environment

• Open ICU

• Teleneurology available 24/7 for Emergency Department stroke support

• No procedures required

• Strong specialty support including:

  • General Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Radiology

  • Wound Care

  • Cardiology

Systems

• EMR: Meditech Expanse

• Patient Satisfaction Platform: Press Ganey