Hospitalist Physician

MEP Health; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health on the Oregon Coast seeks a Hospitalist Physician to deliver comprehensive inpatient, patient-centered care at a critical access hospital, in a physician-led program affiliated with an academic medical center, with daily APP coverage and tele-intensivist ICU support.

The role focuses on coordinating care, communicating with patients and families, and ensuring smooth transitions of care in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed to practice in Oregon.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate in a physician-led, team-based setting.
• Experience managing acute inpatient needs and escalation of ICU-level care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality hospitalist care across inpatient services.
• Collaborate with APPs and consult tele-intensivist support for ICU patients.
• Coordinate patient management, care plans, and transitions of care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.

Skills

Licensed physician

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Hospitalist Physician (Patient-Centered Care)

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered inpatient care at a critical access hospital on the Oregon Coast. Work in a physician-led program affiliated with an academic medical center, supported by daily APP coverage and tele-intensivist consultation for ICU patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality hospitalist care across inpatient services.
• Collaborate with APPs and consult tele-intensivist support for ICU patients.
• Coordinate patient management, care plans, and transitions of care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Licensed physician with strong clinical judgment and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a physician-led, team-based environment.
• Proficiency managing acute inpatient needs and escalating ICU-level care appropriately.