Hospitalist

East Houston Medical Center; Georgia; On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

East Houston Medical Center in Channelview/Baytown area seeks a Hospitalist to provide high-quality inpatient care from admission through discharge. Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, efficient throughput, and strong documentation practices in a busy community hospital.

The ideal candidate is Board Certified or Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine, holds an active Texas license, and demonstrates commitment to evidence-based care, teaching, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active Texas medical license and DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient care from admission to discharge.
• Collaborate with nursing, specialists, case management, and ancillary departments to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR according to hospital policies.
• Participate in rounds, quality initiatives, and medical staff activities.
• Respond to rapid responses and codes as needed; provide inpatient consultation when required.
• Educate and onboard residents, medical students, and APs when applicable.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

It's notjust treatment; it's care thoughtfully delivered!

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey.Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands-onexecutive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to deliveringhealthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

• Specialist consults withinrecord time.
  
• Advanced clinical care withexceptional patient services
  

Job Description

Hospitalist
East Houston Medical Center - Channelview/Baytown Area, East Houston, Texas
Full-Time | Variable Shifts | Exempt

About East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center is a premier acute care facilityin the U.S. state of Texas, serving patients in the Channelview and Baytowncorridor on the east side of the Houston metropolitan area. Located near theHouston Ship Channel, the community blends strong industrial, residential, andhistorical roots with convenient access to greater Houston's medical, cultural,and educational resources. We are committed to delivering compassionate,evidence-based, and patient-centered care within a professional environmentthat emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Position Overview

TheHospitalistis a key member of theinpatient medical team, responsible for providing high-quality, efficient, andcoordinated care to adult inpatients from admission through discharge. Thisphysician will practice in a dynamic community hospital setting, workingclosely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care,optimal throughput, and superior clinical outcomes for a diverse patientpopulation in East Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Manageall aspects of inpatient care, including admission, evaluation, diagnosis,daily management, and discharge planning.
  
• Coordinateclosely with nursing, specialists, case management, and ancillarydepartments to optimize patient flow, quality, and patient experience.
  
• Maintaintimely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the electronicmedical record in alignment with hospital policies and regulatorystandards.
  
• Participatein interdisciplinary rounds, quality and performance improvementinitiatives, and medical staff activities.
  
• Respondto rapid response and code events as assigned and provide consultation forhospitalized patients as needed.
  
• Supporteducation and onboarding of residents, medical students, and advancedpractice providers when applicable.
  

Professional Attributes

• Exceptional clinical judgment withstrong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  
• Clear,respectful communication style with the ability to build effectiverelationships across disciplines.
  
• Demonstratedcommitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patientsafety.
  
• Professionalism,reliability, and a strong sense of accountability to patients, colleagues,and the organization.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Doctorof Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accreditedinstitution.
  
• BoardCertified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  
• Current,unrestricted Texas medical license and DEA registration.
  
• ActiveBLS and ACLS certifications.
  
• Priorhospitalist or inpatient experience is preferred; a demonstrated record ofclinical excellence is required.