Physician Hospitalist

🏥 Location: Lehigh Hospital

1500 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

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Hospitalist – full-Time

Job Summary

The Hospitalist is responsible for providing high-quality inpatient clinical care for patients admitted to our affiliated hospitals. This role also supports surgical and specialty teams through consultative internal medicine practice.

Schedule

• Block schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off

Highlights

• Closed ICU
• EPIC EMR

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Primary responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals
• Diagnose and actively manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Provide daily patient care and documentation in EPIC
• Attend multidisciplinary rounds
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, I&D, and splinting
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies
• Collaborate with consulting physicians and specialty teams as needed
• Ensure efficient use of hospital resources and adherence to clinical pathways
• Facilitate appropriate and timely transfers to tertiary care facilities when indicated

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Education, training & experience

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (IM or FM)
• Active Florida medical license (or eligibility)
• DEA license (active or eligible)

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Skills & abilities

• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Collaborative and patient-centered approach to care
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EPIC experience preferred)
• Bilingual a plus (not required)

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Reporting structure

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer / Executive Director

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Physical requirements

• Effective communication with patients and staff
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Ability to reach, handle, or feel with hands and arms

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Compensation & benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• CME allowance
• Malpractice & tail coverage
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)