Hospitalists—Expert Inpatient Care, Quality Focus.
Board-certified hospitalist physicians specializing in acute inpatient medicine. Leaders in quality improvement, patient safety, and efficient hospital care delivery.
Flexible Staffing Models for Hospital Medicine
Locum Tenens Coverage
- 1-12 month assignments
- 7-on/7-off block scheduling
- Immediate gap coverage
Perfect for unexpected departures, program expansion, or seasonal volume
Start in 5-10 daysLocum-to-Permanent
- Trial period before commitment
- Evaluate program fit and culture
- Partnership conversion pathway
Ideal for assessing long-term compatibility with hospital medicine group
Convert after 3-6 monthsPermanent Placement
- Direct hire for core hospitalist team
- Leadership and medical director roles
- Full benefits and partnership track
Best for building stable teams and physician leadership development
Hired in 10-14 daysNocturnist Programs
- Dedicated night shift coverage
- 7p-7a admissions and cross-cover
- Reduced overnight APP supervision
Great for 24/7 coverage models and hospitalist work-life balance
Start in 7-14 daysMedical Director / Leadership
- Program development and oversight
- Quality improvement leadership
- Clinical and administrative expertise
Perfect for building or restructuring hospital medicine programs
Recruited in 14-30 daysHospitalist Specialties & Clinical Focus
General Hospital Medicine
Comprehensive inpatient internal medicine, acute medical illnesses, chronic disease exacerbations, admissions, daily rounds, discharge planning, care transitions, interdisciplinary collaboration, family communication
Surgical Co-Management
Medical optimization for surgical patients, perioperative risk assessment, orthopedic co-management, neurosurgery, spine surgery, medical complication management, early mobilization protocols, DVT prophylaxis
Academic Hospital Medicine
Teaching programs, resident supervision, medical student education, quality improvement projects, research participation, evidence-based medicine, clinical protocols, scholarly activity, academic advancement
Observation Medicine
Observation unit management, chest pain evaluation, syncope workups, rapid diagnostic protocols, 23-hour stays, clinical decision units, efficient throughput, appropriate admission criteria
Quality & Patient Safety
Core measures optimization, readmission reduction, length of stay management, sepsis protocols, VTE prophylaxis, glycemic control, medication reconciliation, transitions of care, quality metric reporting
Procedures & Interventions
Central venous access, arterial lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, arthrocentesis, bedside ultrasound, point-of-care procedures, competency verification, procedural documentation
How We Source Elite Hospitalists
Access to Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) members, internal medicine networks, hospital medicine programs, and academic institutions—board-certified hospitalists seeking practice opportunities nationwide
ABIM or ABFM certification, active medical licenses, DEA registration, BLS/ACLS current, hospital privileges, procedure credentials, malpractice coverage—all verified before physician presentation
Direct references from hospital medicine directors, CMOs, and peer physicians on quality performance, readmission rates, patient satisfaction, team collaboration, and program leadership contributions
Precision matching to your hospital environment—academic/community, teaching/non-teaching, census size, shift structure, EMR platform, co-management needs—ensuring hospitalists excel in your program
Proven Results for Hospitalist Staffing
Recent Hospitalist Placement Success Stories
Built 12-physician hospitalist program for 400-bed community hospital from scratch—recruited entire team in 45 days, reduced LOS by 1.2 days, achieved top decile readmission rates within 6 months
Provided locum tenens coverage for academic program during faculty search—physician loved teaching mission, converted to permanent medical director, and expanded program to 18 FTEs
Placed nocturnist team (4 physicians) for hospital medicine group—reduced overnight APP supervision burden, improved night admission quality, achieved 95% physician satisfaction with work-life balance
Common Questions About Hospitalist Staffing
Our hospitalists are experienced across academic medical centers, community hospitals, critical access hospitals, teaching programs, and specialty hospitals. All are board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with dedicated hospitalist experience and quality improvement expertise.
For critical inpatient coverage needs, we can present board-certified hospitalists within 12-24 hours from our active network. Our physicians have current state licenses, DEA, hospital privileges at multiple facilities, and are experienced with 7-on/7-off and block scheduling models.
Yes. Our hospitalists are skilled in surgical co-management (orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine), procedure competency (central lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, arthrocentesis), quality metrics, and interdisciplinary care coordination with specialists and ancillary services.
Our hospitalists are experienced with varying census levels—typically 12-18 patients per shift for day teams, 15-25 for nocturnists. They handle admission caps, triage systems, and work collaboratively with APPs. Many have leadership experience and can mentor residents in teaching programs.
Absolutely. Our physicians are proficient with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and other major EMR platforms. They understand quality metrics (core measures, readmission reduction, length of stay optimization), documentation best practices, coding optimization, and participate actively in quality improvement initiatives.
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