Physician - Hospitalist

Veterans Health Administration; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 275,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health insurance

PTO 50-55 days/year

Federal pension & 401(k)

CME reimbursement

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Marion, IL VA Medical Center, is seeking a full-time Hospitalist to join the Specialty Care team. The role provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized Veterans within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include attending for general medicine ward patients, coordinating transitions, supervising trainees, and contributing to quality improvement. Shifts include 12-hour days and overnight Medical Officer of the Day assignments.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• US medical license required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for Veterans on general medicine wards.
• Coordinate transitions of care and discharge planning with teams.
• Supervise clinical trainees and participate in rounds.
• Respond to rapid responses and code blue as needed.

Skills

Inpatient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

ACLS/BLS

Credentialing

Mentorship

Education

MD/DO degree

US medical license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Marion, IL VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Hospitalist to join their Specialty Care team!

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist provides comprehensive, high-quality inpatient medical care to hospitalized Veterans within an interdisciplinary team structure. The Hospitalist serves as the primary attending physician for general medicine ward patients, coordinates continuity of care across transitions, supervises clinical trainees, and contributes to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Duties Include but are not limited to: Admit and evaluate patients on medical service and intensive care units for diagnosis, treatment planning, and disposition decisions Provide primary attending physician coverage for hospitalized Veterans (varying shifts: 12-hour, and overnight MOD assignments) Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, medication optimization, and complex medical-surgical co-management patients Coordinate care transitions with consultants, specialists, primary care physicians, and post-acute care facilities Implement evidence-based protocols and clinical pathways to optimize patient outcomes and length of stay Maintain comprehensive, timely documentation in the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and compliance with all clinical documentation standards Respond to rapid response calls and code blue resuscitations as clinically indicated Serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) to oversee general medicine service operations, triage transfer requests, manage patient flow, and ensure balanced workload distribution Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care coordination meetings Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathway development, and performance improvement projects Monitor and address patient safety events and provide feedback on process improvements Participate in service scheduling, call coverage, and operational planning Serve on clinical committees and quality improvement initiatives as assigned Contribute to credentialing, privileging, and peer review processes Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications Participate in continuing medical education and professional development Engage in faculty development activities and academic responsibilities as appropriate to facility structure and mission Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy, social work, case management, and specialty services Coordinate with Veterans integrated care teams for discharge planning and post-acute disposition Communicate effectively with primary care physicians regarding ongoing patient management and follow-up Participate in huddles and team meetings to align care planning and ensure safe transitions of care Work Schedule: Full-time.

Shifts include 12-hour days, and overnight Medical Officer of the Day assignments.

Participation in on-call schedules as determined by facility staffing model 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

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 $275000 – $315000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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