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Job description
Job Summary Occupation: Physician
Specialty: Hospitalist Inpatient Medicine
Salary: $434,000 - $445,000 yearly with productivity bonus, RVU Threshold 5500 at $88/work RVUs
Working Hours: Full-time; six 24-hour shifts per month, three-shift blocks twice monthly.
Shifts: 24-hour shifts, split between inpatient floor coverage and on-call coverage from residence
Patient Load: Average daily census of 15 patients
On-Call: Yes
Degree Required: MD/DO
Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time. Independent Contractor.
Work Environment: Hospital Inpatient
Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Job Description We are seeking a Hospitalist Inpatient Physician to join our inpatient care team at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. This full-time role is ideal for a compassionate and skilled physician with at least two years of hospitalist experience and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care for hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions in the inpatient setting, managing an average daily census of 15 patients, overseeing the swing bed program, caring for ICU and swing bed patients, coordinating care transitions, and supporting safe, patient-centered outcomes throughout the hospital stay.
Patient Care & Treatment Provide inpatient medical care for hospitalized patients
Conduct patient consultations, exams, and evaluations
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Manage ICU patients and perform procedures in the critical care setting as needed
Respond to codes when needed
Provide occasional consult support for CRNA care, as needed
Cover the hospital s swing bed population
Develop and communicate treatment plans
Collaborate with healthcare professionals on inpatient care and discharge planning
Maintain EMR records
Order and interpret diagnostics
Maintain an average daily census of 15 patients with a focus on quality outcomes
Collaborative Teamwork Work with multidisciplinary teams
Communicate clearly with patients, families, nursing staff, specialists, and care teams
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to a positive and collaborative environment
Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited institution
Active California medical license or ability to obtain
Board certification required
Minimum of 2 years of hospitalist experience required
Experience managing inpatient and ICU patients
Ability to perform procedures in the critical care setting as needed
Excellent bedside manner
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered inpatient care
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits You'll Enjoy Competitive Compensation + Productivity Bonus
Sign-on Bonus
CME and Leadership Opportunities
Relocation support and temporary housing
Benefit Stipend
Welcome To RRH Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.
Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.
About Ridgecrest Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.
Worksite address
ridgecrest, CA, 93555, US
Who can apply
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