Physician - Internal Medicine (Hospitalist)

ERP International•San Diego, CA

1d•$286,000 - $304,000•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International, LLC is seeking Internal Medicine Physicians for full-time Hospitalists positions supporting Naval Medical Center San Diego. This is an exceptional employment opportunity to join a team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation and experience the immense pride and job satisfaction in providing care for Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans. ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running. ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Requirements

Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
Graduation from a medical school in the United States, Canada, or approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA), graduation from a college of osteopathy approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or graduation from a medical school with evidence of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
Must be Board certified in Internal Medicine and/or Hospital The NMRTC Internal Medicine Residency program requires board certified providers to teach interns/residents on the inpatient wards.
Completed a successful Internal Medicine internship and residency program which has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of California.
Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years’ experience as Internal Medicine provider to be able to serve as the on-site expert for hospital medicine and to serve as a physician clinical proctor on the Hospital Medicine service.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physical, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols.
Provide full range of Internal Medicine services including, but not limited to, examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of adults, usually 18 years of age or older.
Oversee and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving all organ systems, provide immunization prescriptions and diagnosis, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
Participate in the Graduate Medical Education program.
Precept interns and residents, including reviewing and co-signing notes.
Work with medical students when needed during clinic hours.
Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Examine, diagnose and treat illness and diseases related to internal medicine of patients empaneled to the Clinic.
Care provided includes a broad spectrum of health services ranging from promoting preventative and health maintenance care, stresses positive health behaviors and self-care through education and counseling to treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
Provide a variety of professional medical services to authorized beneficiaries of the outpatient clinic.
Provide long-term comprehensive care managing both common and complex illnesses.
Due to the possible lack of consistent medical specialty support, it may be required to provide some sub-specialty services within current granted privileges to patients encountered.
Apply new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex patient cases and perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
Examine and conduct thorough evaluation of presenting patients utilizing laboratory and clinical findings to appropriately treat or refer the patient to the appropriate specialty clinic.
Act as Primary care manager in the internal medicine clinic incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and common health problems.
Provide first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for adults according to current standards of care, the patient centered medical home model of care, DHA policy, and relevant regulations.
Collaborate with specialists in other areas on cases with complex and multifaceted problems.
Render urgent treatment and hospitalize patients as required.
Competently manage problems in an outpatient clinic setting.
Performance of duties is characterized by a high level of diagnostic skill and ingenuity, the exercise of independent judgment and making of authoritative decisions as to courses of normal and/or emergency treatment procedures and need for referrals.
Thoroughly examine patients, study case history and, as necessary, request laboratory tests and x-rays.
Request electrocardiograms and interpret when needed.
Based on findings, prescribe care and treatment.
Administer or prescribe drugs and narcotics as needed.
Request return visits to clinic as required to check progress of patient, for the receipt of immunizations and antibiotics, or for additional laboratory and clinical examinations and tests.
Serve as specialist in General Internal Medicine to medical officers attending patients whose condition indicates a possible diagnosis of an internal medicine condition or whose condition presents difficulty in diagnosis or treatment.
May perform minor surgical procedures.
Provide expertise in specialty areas and thus provide consultant services to other clinic personnel within the context of the general ambulatory care provided by the primary care clinics.
Exercise independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients.
Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
Properly safeguard all reports and records according to the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Maintain credentials in compliance with DHA standards and requirements.
Perform procedures for which credentialing has been delineated.
Perform administrative duties inherent to clinical activities.
Ensure the highest standards of professional practice and ethics are maintained.
Participate in continuing medical education.
Attend and participate in clinical and administrative staff meetings.