Physician Hospitalist

🏥 Location:
Lehigh Hospital

1500 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

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

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

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)

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)

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer / Executive Director

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package

• CME allowance

• Malpractice & tail coverage

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)