**Position Overview: Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO)**

We are actively recruiting a full-time Hospitalist Physician to integrate into our dedicated, mission-oriented healthcare team, committed to providing superior, patient-centered care to rural communities across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Provide comprehensive medical care for hospitalized patients, encompassing admissions, daily rounds, and discharge processes.

- Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions.

- Implement evidence-based treatment protocols that prioritize patient-centered care.

- Engage in close collaboration with specialists, primary care physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, CRNAs, and emergency medicine physicians to ensure cohesive care delivery.

- Develop and coordinate patient care plans to facilitate seamless transitions within the care continuum.

- Order, interpret, and respond to laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies effectively. -

 Maintain thorough and timely documentation of all patient interactions, care strategies, and outcomes within the electronic medical record (EMR).

- Respond adeptly to medical emergencies, including code blue and rapid response scenarios.

- Manage ventilator settings and care requirements.

- Actively participate in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary meetings for comprehensive patient evaluation and care planning.

- Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment pathways, and follow-up management.

- Involve in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and performance assessments to enhance care standards. - Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, regulatory compliance, and medical ethical standards.

- Procedures are not a requirement for this position; specialty backup is available for interventions as needed, including surgical support for central line placements.

**Qualifications:**

- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.

- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

- Active Vermont Medical License required. - DEA registration to be obtained prior to commencement.

- Valid BLS and ACLS certifications mandatory.

- Proven experience in ventilator management and proficiency in running codes.

- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a Hospitalist role, ideally with rural healthcare exposure.

- Clean malpractice history essential. - Most recent NPDB Self Query Report must be obtained (within 30 days of application).

**Certification Requirements:**

- Board Certification

- Board Eligibility - DEA Registration

- State licensure in Vermont

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified physician seeking to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting.