Hospitalist - MOD-UCC Opportunity
Updated 11/03/25
16602, Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Description
Hospitalist MOD/UCC Opportunity – Altoona, PA VAMC – Up to 55 Days off Annually
Serve Those Who’ve Served
Caring for our nation’s Veterans is among the most noble of callings.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Altoona, PA Veterans Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Hospitalist to join the VAMC team. Your duties will include:
Job Responsibilities
Admit patients to Hospital Medicine teams, either independently or working with house staff providers
Working and admit Urgent Care Patients
Staff patients requiring Medicine consultation if urgently needed (for example, to guide surgical treatment)
Being available to staff procedures done during the tour of duty
Being available for acute medical issues that arise on any patient admitted to the Hospital Medicine service.
Adherence to VA policies and procedures regarding documentation, patient safety, and utilization
Independently assess patients for admission and disposition when dictated by house staff schedule and regulations.
Clinical Management including indirect patient care.
Manage encounters and consults appropriately, document in a timely and appropriate manner, oversee relevant performance measures.
Qualifications
Skills
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