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Job description
Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) Day (Brownwood, TX) and Nocturnal Shifts (Abilene, TX and Brownwood, TX) Position Summary The Hospitalist Physician provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients. This role focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for acute and chronic medical conditions, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout hospitalization.
Nocturnal
The Hospitalist (Nocturnist or Shift-Based) provides overnight or shift-based inpatient medical coverage, managing acute clinical issues, admissions, and cross-coverage responsibilities to ensure continuity of care and patient safety during assigned shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide direct inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Coordinate patient care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary rounds
Manage admissions, daily patient care, and discharges
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and clinical status
Ensure safe transitions of care and appropriate discharge planning
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives
Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or medical students as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Strong inpatient clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care
Work Environment Acute care hospital setting
Shift-based scheduling, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout hospital units
Manual dexterity for bedside procedures, if required
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment
Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Worksite address
brownwood, TX, 76801, US
Who can apply
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