Hospitalist Physician

Fargo VA Health Care System Any Active State License Accepted Flexible Block Scheduling

Prime Physicians is seeking two Hospitalist Physicians (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) to provide inpatient medical services at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota.

This opportunity offers competitive compensation, manageable patient volumes, flexible block scheduling, and the opportunity to serve our nation's veterans.
Position Highlights

• Compensation: $180/hour
  
• Specialty: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
  
• Facility: Fargo VA Health Care System
  
• Licensure: Any active, unrestricted U.S. state medical license accepted
  
• Schedule Options:
  
  • 1 week on / 1 week off
    
  • 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
    
• Shifts: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
  

Patient Volume & Clinical Expectations

• Up to approximately 10 patients per day.
  
• Night shifts involve cross-covering approximately 25 patients.
  
• Approximately 2 3 admissions overnight.
  
• Open ICU with low-acuity patients.
  
• Tele-ICU coverage available.
  
• No procedures required.
  

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for acute and chronic medical conditions.
  
• Conduct patient admissions, evaluations, and history and physical examinations.
  
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and ECGs.
  
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans.
  
• Monitor and manage hospitalized patients, including low-acuity ICU patients.
  
• Coordinate care with specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
  
• Participate in emergency codes and rapid response teams as needed.
  
• Complete discharge planning, patient education, and clinical documentation.
  
• Follow applicable VA clinical standards and patient safety protocols.
  

Requirements

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or qualifying jurisdiction.
  
• Current VHA-approved BLS and ACLS certifications, or accepted equivalents.
  
• Current DEA certificate.
  
• Prior experience providing inpatient hospital medicine services.
  
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
  

Credentialing & Onboarding

• Estimated credentialing and onboarding: 1 2 months.
  
• Successful completion of VA credentialing and privileging required.
  
• Mandatory VA training must be completed before the first clinical shift.
  

Interested in learning more? Contact me today to discuss this opportunity!

Juan Valencia
Federal Healthcare Recruiter Prime Physicians
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