Adult Hospitalist, Full Time
Updated 2/10/26
97301, Salem, Oregon, 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
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Job Responsibilities
As an Adult Hospitalist Physician at Salem Health, you’ll join a collaborative and highly skilled team of over 50 physicians and advanced practitioners 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.
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. Our Hospitalists collaborate with a top-notch Rapid Response Team as well as our experienced Emergency Room colleagues. We prioritize sustainable workloads, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement supported by Lean principles and a commitment to provider engagement.
Our Hospitalists are not required to cover codes.
No coverage for procedure or ventilator management.
We maintain a closed ICU.
Will consider new graduates.
Knowledge of Lean methodology highly preferred.
Qualifications
Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
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
Skills
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.
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