Hospitalist Physician
Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Davenport
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) Position
Summary The Hospitalist Physician provides comprehensive inpatient
medical care to hospitalized patients. This role focuses on the
evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute medical conditions
and exacerbations of chronic disease, coordination of
multidisciplinary care, and facilitation of safe transitions of
care using evidence-based, patient-centered practices. Provide direct inpatient care for hospitalized patients Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and
daily patient assessments Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and complications of chronic
medical conditions Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Manage patient admissions, daily rounding, and discharges Respond to changes in patient condition, including urgent and
emergent clinical issues Coordinate care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, case
management, and ancillary services Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination
meetings Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding
diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions Ensure safe transitions of care and appropriate outpatient
follow-up Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and
utilization management initiatives Supervise and educate residents, medical students, or advanced
practice providers as applicable Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional
standards Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
residency program Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family
Medicine Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical
licensure DEA registration or eligibility Strong inpatient clinical assessment and decision-making
skills Ability to manage complex, acutely ill patients Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
skills Strong organizational and documentation abilities Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality patient care Acute care hospital inpatient units Schedule may include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
depending on program structure Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout hospital units Manual dexterity for bedside assessments and procedures Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient evaluation and
communication
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Skills and Competencies
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Physical Requirements
Keywords: iRecruitMD, DeKalb , Hospitalist Physician, Healthcare , Davenport, Illinois
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