Physician Hospitalist
Company: Community First Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Examine, diagnose,
and treat assigned acutely ill hospitalized patients at Community
First Medical Center. Manage all assigned patients through the
continuum of hospital care. Follow assigned patients upon admission
to the intensive care unit throughout their hospital stay.
Coordinate post-acute care for all assigned patients. Leadership of
Rapid Response/Code Blue events and collaboration with APPs and the
ED as needed for procedural support. 24/7 hospitalist model with
continuous in-house APP coverage and hospitalist oversight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Diagnose, manage the
clinical issues, deliver and coordinate comprehensive medical care
to acutely ill hospitalized patients 2. Order treatment regimens
and tests, and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and
radiology 3. Prescribe medications as appropriate and as required
4. Conduct patient contact/rounding/care management that actively
encourages and includes professional input from all members of the
patient care team 5. Consult with specialty and primary care
physicians where appropriate 6. Communicate with CFMC
interdisciplinary care team, family members and others upon
admission, when treatment plans change, and at discharge to
maintain continuity and quality of care 7. Conduct discharge
planning and assure timely discharge of patients 8. Assure accurate
and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and
documentation, so as comply with local, state and federal
regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements 9.
Responsibile for APP supervision and participation in code/RRT
management. 10. Collaborate with other CFMC employees and
physicians to create a positive and engaging work environment 11.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills 12.
Expectations around interdisciplinary communication, throughput,
and LOS improvement. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Can supervise
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. WORK SCHEDULE
7-on/7-off rotation, 12-hour shifts, and separate coverage for AM,
PM, and Weekend roles per ED’s posting plan. Requirements:
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: 1. Position requires
an MD, DO, and completion of advanced graduate medical education in
Internal Medicine, with board eligibility or board certification in
Internal Medicine. Family practice trained physicians with previous
hospitalist experience may be considered. 2. Training experiences
as mandated by the American Board of Internal Medicine for board
eligibility are required. 3. Previous experience and demonstrated
procedural skills in intubations and central lines; ability to lead
Code Blue required. Computer Skills: 1. Microsoft Office software
package 2. Previous experience with an electronic medical record
system. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Hospitalist will
maintain a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the
State of Illinois, federal and state prescriptive authority, and
will obtain and maintain board certification by the American Board
of Internal Medicine Community First Medical Center is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to
cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of
our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in
hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status,
disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Keywords: Community First Medical Center, South Bend , Physician Hospitalist, Healthcare , Chicago, Indiana
