Physician Hospitalist

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions, daily rounding services, consultative services, and discharges of hospitalized patients.
• Provide exemplary care including medical evaluation, treatment, diagnostics, referrals for subspecialty consultations, and discharge planning.
• Incorporate evidence‑based practices in clinical decision‑making and deliver high‑quality care as judged by medical peers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care of the patient.
• Facilitate communication and interactions between patients, families, peers, ancillary staff, and consultants.
• Supervise physician extenders, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of medical records, orders, and documentation to maintain compliance with medical staff, local/state/federal, licensure and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in hospital quality initiatives and process improvement.
• Efficiently use hospital and healthcare resources or generate length of stays and hospital charges that are, on average, below that of non-hospitalist medical peers.
• Participate in educational conferences and meetings.
• Perform duties in accordance with established routine procedures as set forth by the State of Maryland, BPQA, AMA, HCFA, and AAHS policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or a comparable adult medical specialty.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Maryland Medical License.
• DEA registration.
• Continuing medical education credits as required by Maryland State Law.
• Compliance with medical staff membership requirements at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job rated for Light Work.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or equivalent required.

Pay Range

$19—$23 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status