Physician - Hospitalist

Position Title: Hospitalist – Internal Medicine (Academic Hospitalist)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and academically oriented Hospitalist to join our Internal Medicine faculty team. This position offers a unique blend of clinical care, resident supervision, and educational responsibilities in an academic hospital setting. The role is structured as 12-hour overnight shifts on a one-week-on, one-week-off schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care for adult patients as part of the hospital medicine team.
• Perform admissions from the Emergency Department and transfers from outside facilities.
• Respond to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls; no code team or procedural responsibilities required.
• Supervise and staff patient care with internal medicine residents.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents in clinical reasoning, documentation, and bedside care.
• Participate in formal and informal evaluations of learners; contribute to feedback and educational assessments.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe handoffs and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with day teams and hospital leadership to support high-quality inpatient care and education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• Strong interest and demonstrated ability in clinical teaching and medical education.
• Prior hospitalist experience preferred but not required.

Academic Rank and Compensation

• Academic appointment commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive salary with benefits, including CME, malpractice coverage, and wellness support.

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.