Hospitalist Physician

Seeking full-time Hospitalist Physicians to join a growing, high-quality inpatient program. Flexibility for candidates to be considered for either a pure clinical hospitalist role or a 50/50 Academic Hospitalist Faculty position in partnership with a new medical school launching in Summer 2026.

Two Pathways Available:

• Academic Hospitalist (50% Clinical / 50% Academic)
  • 1 week/month inpatient service (7 consecutive 12-hr shifts)
  • 50% protected academic time
  • Core faculty role helping build new medical school curriculum
  • Teaching across all 4 years (pre-clerkship, clerkships, sub-Is)
• Non-Teaching Hospitalist (Clinical-Only)
  • 7 on / 7 off schedule (DAYS)
  • 12-hour shifts averaging ~15 shifts/month
  • Dedicated admitter support
  • Focus strictly on inpatient care with strong work-life balance

Clinical Responsibilities (Both Tracks)

• Provide comprehensive inpatient internal medicine care
• Manage admissions, consults, observation, and transfers
• Perform H&Ps, diagnostic workups, and treatment planning
• Interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Maintain timely documentation in Epic EMR
• Participate in quality initiatives (LOS, readmissions, sepsis, patient safety)

Academic Responsibilities (Academic Track Only)

• Teach across all 4 years of medical school curriculum
• Facilitate case-based and small-group learning
• Provide bedside teaching and student evaluations
• Precept clerkships and sub-internships
• Develop curriculum, assessments, and LCME-aligned materials
• Participate in faculty committees and academic governance
• Engage in scholarly activity (education, QI, or clinical innovation)

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
• Strong inpatient clinical experience
• Teaching experience preferred (required for academic track)
• Interest in academic medicine and curriculum development (academic role only)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information

Brand new medical school with flexible structure: academic (1 week/month service) vs traditional 7 on/off. Large, stable system with 1000 beds, 8 hospitals, and 150 locations. Recognized by Healthgrades, Leapfrog, IBM Watson, and Joint Commission. Dedicated EPIC EMR support staff. Located in a growing, family-friendly metro area with easy access to beaches and mountains, offering a vibrant community atmosphere.