Hospitalist

Hospitalist
East Houston Medical Center Channelview/Baytown Area East Houston Texas
Full-Time Variable Shifts Exempt

East Houston Medical Center is a premier acute care facility in the U.S. state of Texas serving patients in the Channelview and Baytown corridor on the east side of the Houston metropolitan area. Located near the Houston Ship Channel the community blends strong industrial residential and historical roots with convenient access to greater Houstons medical cultural and educational resources. We are committed to delivering compassionate evidence-based and patient-centered care within a professional environment that emphasizes integrity collaboration and clinical excellence.

Position Overview

The Hospitalist is a key member of the inpatient medical team responsible for providing high-quality efficient and coordinated care to adult inpatients from admission through discharge. This physician will practice in a dynamic community hospital setting working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care optimal throughput and superior clinical outcomes for a diverse patient population in East Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of inpatient care including admission evaluation diagnosis daily management and discharge planning.
  
• Coordinate closely with nursing specialists case management and ancillary departments to optimize patient flow quality and patient experience.
  
• Maintain timely accurate and comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record in alignment with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
  
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds quality and performance improvement initiatives and medical staff activities.
  
• Respond to rapid response and code events as assigned and provide consultation for hospitalized patients as needed.
  
• Support education and onboarding of residents medical students and advanced practice providers when applicable.
  

Professional Attributes

• Exceptional clinical judgment with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  
• Clear respectful communication style with the ability to build effective relationships across disciplines.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice quality improvement and patient safety.
  
• Professionalism reliability and a strong sense of accountability to patients colleagues and the organization.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
  
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  
• Current unrestricted Texas medical license and DEA registration.
  
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
  
• Prior hospitalist or inpatient experience is preferred; a demonstrated record of clinical excellence is required.