Hospitalist (Internal Medicine only) (MD/DO)-Alabama

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# Hospitalist (Internal Medicine only) (MD/DO)-Alabama > Commonwealth Medical Services · Dothan, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-18 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Docs - EAST ## Description The Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients, managing acute illnesses and complex medical conditions throughout hospitalization. This physician works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care and ensure safe transitions of care. Key Responsibilities \* Provide inpatient medical management for adult patients admitted to the hospital \* Diagnose, treat, and monitor acute and chronic medical conditions \* Coordinate care with consulting specialists and ancillary services \* Manage admissions, daily rounding, and patient discharges \* Interpret laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and imaging \* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams \* Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation \* Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and peer review activities \* Provide cross-coverage and participate in scheduled hospitalist shifts as assigned Qualifications \* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) \* Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program \* Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine \* Unrestricted medical license or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state \* Strong clinical judgment and inpatient care experience \* Excellent communication and teamwork skills Work Environment \* Inpatient hospital setting \* Shift-based schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays ## Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/C39628E4E7/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)