Daytime Hospitalist- Loretto Hospital (7 On / 7 Off)

• The Daytime Hospitalist provides high-quality inpatient care at Loretto Hospital on a 7-on / 7-off block schedule.
• This role manages a diverse adult inpatient population, performs core bedside procedures, and collaborates closely with nursing, case management, and specialty teams to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput.

Position Summary

The Daytime Hospitalist provides high-quality inpatient care at Loretto Hospital on a 7-on / 7-off block schedule. This role manages a diverse adult inpatient population, performs core bedside procedures, and collaborates closely with nursing, case management, and specialty teams to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Inpatient Management — Provide comprehensive care for adult medical inpatients, including admissions, daily rounding, care coordination, and discharge planning.  
• Procedural Competency — Independently perform required bedside procedures:  
• Central Venous Catheter Placement   
• Intubation if clinically needed
• Rapid Response Leadership — Lead or participate in Rapid Response and Code Blue events.  
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Work closely with nursing, case management, social work, and consulting specialists.  
• Documentation Excellence — Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR to support clinical care, billing, and compliance.  
• Quality & Safety — Adhere to hospital quality metrics, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and follow evidence-based guidelines.  
• Patient & Family Communication — Provide clear, compassionate communication regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge expectations.

Schedule & Coverage Expectations

• 7-on / 7-off daytime schedule (12-hour shifts).  
• Average daily census aligned with hospitalist staffing model. 
• Participation in rapid response, codes, and procedure coverage during scheduled shifts.  
• No outpatient responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.  
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.  
• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain).  
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.  
• Demonstrated proficiency in: 
• Central lines   
• Intubation (required with additional anesthesia/ED backup available if needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hospitalist experience in an urban or community hospital setting.  
• Experience managing high-acuity patients with limited subspecialty support.  
• Comfort with independent decision-making and procedural autonomy.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Hospitalist Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer  
• Works collaboratively with:  
• Nursing leadership  
• Case management  
• Emergency Department  
• Subspecialty consultants  
• Ancillary services

Performance Metrics

• Length of stay (LOS) efficiency  
• Readmission rates  
• Documentation quality & timeliness  
• Procedure success and complication rates  
• Patient satisfaction and communication scores  
• Participation in quality and safety initiatives