Hospitalist Physician — Inpatient Medicine Leader

Defense Health Agency; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Fort Hood, TX is actively seeking a Physician (Hospitalist) to provide inpatient medical care, supervise trainees, and participate in departmental teaching. Direct-hire consideration and federal benefits are typical for this role.

The position emphasizes acute inpatient duties, clinical oversight of residents and practitioners, and collaboration with outpatient services within a Military Medical Treatment Facility.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from a US/Canada school; accredited by AMA/AAMC/LCME/COCA or equivalent
• Foreign MD/DO must have equivalent education; demonstrated by ECFMG or equivalent pathway
• Transcript or foreign equivalency proof must be attached with application

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day/night/weekend Physician (Hospitalist) for Inpatient Medicine and assist in an outpatient clinic.
• Perform highly responsible duties in diagnosis and treatment of inpatients for the Internal Medicine Service.
• Examine and conduct studies of patients with medical management problems based on professional ability.
• Evaluate laboratory and clinical findings; prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Serve as the attending physician and admit and discharge patients to the Medical Wards.
• Provide administrative and direct supervision of assigned personnel including students, residents, and advanced practitioners; facilitate teaching and training.
• Plan, schedule, assign and direct the work of others; set work priorities and deadlines; explain procedures as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Defense Health Agency at Fort Hood, TX is actively seeking a Physician (Hospitalist) to provide inpatient medical care, supervise trainees, and participate in departmental teaching. Direct-hire consideration and federal benefits are typical for this role.

The position emphasizes acute inpatient duties, clinical oversight of residents and practitioners, and collaboration with outpatient services within a Military Medical Treatment Facility.