Hospitalist

UK St. Claire•Morehead, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care within the organization. The role diagnoses, treats, and manages patient conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes. The Physician serves as a clinical leader, models professional excellence, upholds organizational values, and contributes to the organization’s mission and commitment to the community. The position delivers comprehensive clinical services, including examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and follow-up care aligned with evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways. It participates in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, patient safety protocols, and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The Physician maintains accurate and timely electronic medical records that meet billing, coding, and legal requirements; communicates with patients and families; and works with a multidisciplinary care team. The role also requires ongoing learning to maintain board certification, licensure, and clinical competencies; participation in departmental meetings and medical staff governance as requested; support for system-wide initiatives and new clinical workflows; and adherence to department-specific clinical guidelines, call schedules, volume expectations, and equipment utilization as directed by clinical leadership and departmental policy.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO.
Active and unrestricted medical license in Kentucky (Ohio, if applicable).
Board-certified or board-eligible, if applicable.
BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications, if applicable.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit do not count.

Responsibilities

Provide examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and follow-up care according to evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and patient safety protocols.
Comply with regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and CMS requirements, and organizational policies.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical records that satisfy billing, coding, and legal requirements.
Collaborate with nursing, allied health, and clinical leadership as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans clearly and empathetically to patients and their families.
Maintain board certification, licensure, and clinical competencies through ongoing learning.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to medical staff governance as requested.
Uphold organizational values and foster inclusivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
Participate in system-wide initiatives and support integration of new clinical workflows.
Follow department-specific clinical guidelines, call schedules, volume expectations, and equipment-utilization requirements.