Job Description
Job Title Physician Hospitalist Specialty Hospitalist / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Place of Work (City/State) Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Start Date July 2026 Shift Schedule Day Shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Day Shifts: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM Coverage 7 days/week including holidays How Many Shifts Needed per Month Day Shifts: 10–30 shifts/month Night Shifts: 15–30 shifts/month License Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, DC, or Puerto Rico Certifications Board Certified / Board Eligible (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) BLS (Required) ACLSS (Required) Experience Needed Minimum 2+ years of hospitalist experience preferred (new grads considered case‑by‑case) Special Skills Needed Inpatient hospitalist care (ICU + Med/Surg units) Admissions, rounding, discharge planning Emergency response & critical care management Ability to perform procedures (central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, etc.) Strong EHR/documentation skills Ability to work in federal/tribal healthcare settings Scheduling & continuity management capability (for contractor side) Credentialing / Onboarding Time 6–8 Weeks Responsibilities Provide inpatient hospitalist services including admissions, evaluations, and medical management Perform daily rounds in ICU and medical/surgical units Respond to urgent/emergent patient care needs during shifts Coordinate care including transfers, discharges, and referrals Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation (within 24 hours) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and government medical staff Perform inpatient procedures as privileged Ensure compliance with IHS, CMS, and Joint Commission (TJC) standards Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Provide consultation to ER and other departments Assist in bed placement, transfers, and care coordination Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching