Hospitalist (Day & Night Opportunities)

Astrana Health, Inc.; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

7-on/7-off schedule

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians to join our hospitalist program.

Our hospitals serve the San Gabriel Valley and Orange County with access to downtown Los Angeles and popular destinations nearby. The hospitalist team collaborates with primary care physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered acute care.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Medical degree from accredited medical school.
• Current California State Medical License.
• Current DEA Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients across affiliated hospitals.
• Manage daily rounds, admissions, discharge planning, and ongoing medical management.
• Evaluate and treat a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, pharmacists, therapists, and specialists.
• Coordinate care with cardiology, surgery, neurology, hepatobiliary surgery and other subspecialties.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to patients and their families.
• Facilitate transitions of care and post-acute care coordination.

Education

Medical degree from accredited medical school

Job description

Hospitalist (Day & Night Opportunities)

Department: Providers

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Garfield Medical Center

Reporting To: Dr. Benson Kwee

Description

About Astrana Care Hospitalists

Astrana Care Hospitalists is looking for Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine and Family Medicine trained physicians to join our hospitalist program. Our hospitals are located in the San Gabriel Valley, 10 minutes east of downtown Los Angeles, with easy access to the city, as well as other popular destinations such as Long Beach and Santa Monica. We also have hospital coverage in Orange County, with easy access to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Working in close partnership with Astrana Health, Prospect Medical Holdings, and Allied Pacific IPA, our hospitalist team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered acute care to diverse and underserved populations. We foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and clinical excellence while ensuring seamless transitions of care through coordination with primary care physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients across affiliated community hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
• Manage an average daily census of 15 to 20 patients, including conducting admissions, daily rounds, treatment planning, discharge coordination, and ongoing medical management
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions while ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including nursing staff, case managers, pharmacists, therapists, and consulting specialists to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care
• Coordinate care with a robust network of specialty services, including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, neurology, neuro-interventional radiology, and other subspecialties as needed
• Monitor patient progress, review laboratory and diagnostic test results, adjust treatment plans, and communicate clinical updates with patients and their families
• Facilitate timely and efficient transitions of care, including discharge planning, post-acute care coordination, and communication with primary care providers and outpatient specialists

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Medical degree from accredited medical school
• Current California State Medical License
• Current DEA Certificate

Preferences

• Cantonese, Mandarin, and/or Spanish speaking are preferred, but not required

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

Practice Locations

• Our LA County division covers the following hospitals: Garfield Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital, and San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Monterey Park Hospital, Greater El Monte Community Hospital, USC Arcadia
• Our Orange County division currently covers Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin, as well as Anaheim Regional Medical Center in Anaheim

Why Join Astrana Care Hospitalists?

• Competitive compensation ranging from $280,000 to $550,000 annually, based on experience, productivity, and contributions to the program
• Dedicated intensivist coverage with no ICU management, code leadership, or procedural requirements
• Strong multispecialty support across a diverse and growing hospital network
• Predictable 7-on/7-off schedule offering exceptional work-life balance
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage provided
• Opportunities to practice in culturally diverse communities throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties