Day Hospitalist Physician – 7-On/7-Off Schedule
HealthYes Staffing Network is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine Physician for a permanent Day Hospitalist position with an established regional medical center in Southeast Alabama, near the Florida Panhandle and Southwest Georgia.
This is a full-time, daytime position built around a manageable round-and-go model . The typical census is 18–20 patients, primarily consisting of the physician’s rounding list—not 18–20 patients plus a full admissions workload. A dedicated admitter handles routine admissions each day.
Although the ICU is open, three Intensivists are onsite during the day and manage higher-acuity care, ventilators, and procedures.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, hospital-employed position
- Day shift from 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Seven days on followed by seven days off
- Round-and-go workflow
- Typical rounding census of 18–20 patients
- Dedicated admitter responsible for daily admissions
- No night shifts
- Dedicated Nocturnist coverage
- No procedures required
- Three Intensivists onsite during the day
- Internal Medicine residents on the service
- Comprehensive subspecialty support
- Starting compensation of $375,000+
- $100,000 signing-bonus package
- H-1B transfer sponsorship available
- J-1 sponsorship is not available
- Immediate need
Hospitalist Workload and ICU Coverage
The primary responsibility of the Day Hospitalist is rounding and ongoing inpatient medical management. A dedicated admitter is assigned each day to manage routine admissions.
The hospital operates an open ICU model. Hospitalists may complete applicable ICU admissions and provide general medical management for less-acute ICU patients. Three daytime Intensivists manage higher-acuity patients, ventilator care, procedures, and other critical-care needs.
Responsibilities
- Round on and manage an average daily list of approximately 18–20 adult patients
- Develop inpatient treatment, discharge, and follow-up plans
- Coordinate care with Intensivists, specialists, nurses, case managers, and Internal Medicine residents
- Provide general medical management for appropriate ICU patients
- Complete applicable ICU admissions when required
- Participate in inpatient code response during scheduled coverage
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support clinical quality and performance-improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine
- Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license
- Comfortable managing a broad range of adult inpatient conditions
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- New graduates and experienced Hospitalists are encouraged to apply
- H-1B transfer candidates may be considered
- J-1 candidates cannot be supported
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting compensation of $355,000+
- Productivity and quality incentive opportunities
- $100,000 signing-bonus package
- Relocation assistance
- Student-loan repayment options
- PSLF-eligible employer
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement benefits
- CME and professional-dues allowances
- Employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Paid interview expenses
Life in Southeast Alabama
This opportunity is located in a smaller Southeast Alabama market rather than a major metropolitan area, and the compensation reflects that reality. Physicians gain an established hospitalist infrastructure, extensive subspecialty support, affordable housing, shorter commutes, and access to Gulf Coast beaches within approximately 100 miles.
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