Adult Hospitalist - Full Time, Day Shift
Job at a glance
Job description
Your role with us
As an Adult Hospitalist Physician at Salem Health, you’ll join a collaborative and highly skilled team dedicated to delivering exceptional inpatient care. In this role, you’ll manage a diverse caseload of adult patients, oversee the full spectrum of hospital medicine from admission to discharge, and partner closely with specialists, nurses, and care coordinators to achieve the best patient outcomes. Our hospitalists are integral to ensuring seamless patient transitions, improving hospital processes, and supporting our commitment to quality care day or night.
Adult Hospitalist
Our Adult Hospitalist program provides comprehensive inpatient care at our main campus in Salem, Oregon. Our multidisciplinary team manages a diverse patient population, collaborating closely with specialists, nursing, and support services to ensure coordinated and efficient care. We prioritize sustainable workloads, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement supported by Lean principles and a commitment to provider engagement.
Job Responsibilities
Manage admissions, case management, and discharge planning.
Provide medical consultations for surgical, subspecialties, and emergency department requests.
Participate in 24/7 on-call coverage, ensuring timely responses to emergent and routine requests.
Engage in hospital quality improvement activities and clinical effectiveness projects.
Collaborate with clinical resource coordinators and discharge planners for effective patient care.
Maintain excellent relationships with hospital staff and resolve patient and provider concerns.
Ensure complete and accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
Adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws, hospital policies, and third-party payor requirements.
Qualifications
Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
1 to 3 years as a board-certified Adult Hospitalist Physician.
Experience with at least 60 hospital patients, including ED evaluations/admits, in the previous 2 years.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.
Current DEA certification.
Working Hours
Flexible schedule
165 shifts annually
Some on-call coverage
Skills