Physician Hospitalist - Full Time

Huntington Hospital, NY; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Premium shift pay structure

Job summary

Huntington Health in Pasadena, CA seeks a Physician Hospitalist to provide inpatient care across shifts, including days, with potential night and weekend duties. You will assess patients, document findings, and coordinate with the medical team to optimize outcomes.

Candidates must hold an MD or DO, be licensed in California, and ideally possess DEA and NPI credentials. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay structure based on shift premiums.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• CA medical license required.
• DEA and NPI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, updating patient records and studying medical histories.
• Provide diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic health services to patients in the hospital.
• Evaluate and treat patients in consultation with or as the primary attending physician.
• Coordinate the hospital’s diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative resources.
• Follow through on cases to ensure effectiveness and alter treatment as indicated.
• Hospitalists may be required to work day or night, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Expectations:

Hospitalists are medical physicians who focus primarily on the overall care of hospitalized patients. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, updating patient records, and studying medical histories. Provides diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to patients in the hospital. Evaluates and treats patients in consultation with or as the primary attending physician. Coordinates the hospital’s diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative resources. Follows through on cases to ensure effectiveness and alter the course of treatment as indicated. Hospitalists may be required to work any time during the day or night. They may also be expected to work during weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION:
M.D. Medical Doctor or a D.O., a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) licensure issued by the Medical Board of California.

Preferred:
Current DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
Current National Provider Identifier NPI - National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

SKILLS:
Communication skills: Excellent listening and speaking skills are a requirement. Not only must hospitalists interact with patients, but they must also be able to understand and be understood by colleagues as they act as coordinators of patients’ medical teams.
Interpersonal skills: Like all doctors, hospitalists need excellent interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and other healthcare professionals. They must be able to understand their patients’ concerns and help guide them and their families.
Problem-solving: Hospitalists must be able to quickly identify problems and find solutions to them using critical thinking skills.

Job Title: Physician Hospitalist

Department: Hospitalist

Shift Duration: 12

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $0.00 - $0.00.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

At Huntington Health, we offer a highly competitive pay structure that is more rewarding than organizations that offer straight pay. Our compensation reflects the following premium structure for every shift:

• Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day
• 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8–12 worked in a workday.
• 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday

This ensures that employees are fairly compensated for the full length of their shift, with enhanced pay as their workday progresses. The estimated blended hourly rate, accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift, ranges from $0.00 to $0.00.