Physician - Hospitalist

Veterans Health Administration; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Fargo Healthcare System, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is recruiting for four full-time hospitalists to join the inpatient Medicine service at the Fargo facility. Hospitalists will supervise trainees, admit and manage adult medical inpatients, and participate in overnight and weekend on-call coverage, with a focus on efficient patient flow and high-quality care for Veterans.

Posting notes a competitive federal compensation package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• US medical license (unrestricted) in any state or territory

Responsibilities

• Supervise trainees and medical students overnight.
• Admit and manage inpatient adult medical patients.
• Provide inpatient internal medicine care and consults as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage, rounds, and discharge planning.
• Enhance patient flow and coordinate with the care team.

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting for (4) Full-time Hospitalists. The Hospitalist is assigned to the Fargo VA HCS, Specialty Care ICC, providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to all patients, functioning as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing clinical care to the patients at FVAHCS in inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Hospitalist will serve as the supervisory inpatient attending / hospitalist physician for house staff on call for the Medicine services overnight and on the weekends, as well as serve as primary admitting physician for adult patients who are admitted facilitating patient flow and teaching service capacity.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide trainee supervision, and training of internal medicine residents and medical students in all their clinical activities overnight if applicable. Admits and manages inpatients including patients, general adult medical illnesses.

This includes admitting patients and performing histories and physical examinations; rounding on patients and writing progress notes; discharge / transfer planning and timely completion of discharge summaries. Assist with patient flow and co-care services for inpatients. Provides inpatient internal medicine consultations at night to other services, including but not limited to, Emergency Department, Mental Health and Surgery. Serve as a Rapid Response and Code team member.

Participation in educational activities related to the internal medicine residency program including trainee evaluation if applicable. All attending physicians are expected to participate in ongoing process improvements within their specific areas of expertise thereby promoting quality, efficiency, patient safety, and timely access to care for our veteran patients. Communicates with incoming and off going Hospitalists to ensure continuity of care.

Collaboration with ancillary staff, specialists, and physician extenders to ensure that inpatients receive continuous high-quality care. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Perform and supervise minor bedside procedures; refresher training is available in our excellent simulation laboratory.

Ideally should have some bedside point of care ultrasound skills. There will be training opportunities to ensure competency. The candidate can also elect to acquire our facility certification in airway management after completing local on-line, simulation laboratory, and hands‑on training. Adherence to VA policies and procedures regarding documentation, patient safety, and utilization.

Completes all medical records (including discharge summaries) in accordance with Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations of the Medical Staff. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Varying rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $315000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.