Hospitalist - Daytime

100 LCMC Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA seeks a Hospitalist Daytime Rounder to provide comprehensive inpatient care from admission through discharge. The physician will evaluate and manage hospitalized patients, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure high‑quality care aligned with evidence‑based protocols.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO, a related bachelor’s degree, and a current LA medical license, with 2+ years of hospitalist experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of practice as a Hospitalist preferred.
• Current medical license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive examinations and evaluations, and make treatment decisions.
• Provide emergency evaluation and triage, admit patients, and formulate differential diagnosis.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and ancillary service providers.
• Keep patients informed and provide periodic updates.
• Participate in hospital utilization management, risk management, and performance improvement programs.

Skills

Team coordination

Clinical decision making

Emergency evaluation

Education

MD/DO degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Hospitalist Daytime Rounder position at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. The Hospitalist is responsible for providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients throughout their hospital stay, including emergency evaluation, triage, admission, differential diagnosis, care planning, and education of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive examinations and evaluations, and make treatment decisions.
• Provide emergency evaluation and triage, admit patients, and formulate differential diagnosis.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans in accordance with evidence‑based protocols.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and ancillary service providers.
• Keep patients informed and provide periodic updates.
• Participate in hospital utilization management, risk management, and performance improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of practice as a Hospitalist preferred.
• Current medical license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America).

Legal Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.