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

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Dothan, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Docs - EAST

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## 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