Hospitalist - Granville Health System : Job Details

Position Title: Hospitalist

Location: Granville Health System, Oxford, NC

Facility: 62-bed rural hospital, located 40 miles north of Raleigh, NC

Position Summary:

Granville Health System is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist to join our team in providing high-quality inpatient care to adult patients. The Hospitalist will work autonomously within their scope of practice and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. This role includes a broad range of responsibilities, including diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic conditions, along with promoting disease prevention and recovery.

As a key member of our healthcare team, the Hospitalist will contribute to a safe, patient-centered environment, adhering to best practices and evidence-based guidelines. The position is based in a rural community hospital and involves significant interaction with a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct inpatient care to adult patients, including both episodic and chronic disease management.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments based on current evidence-based guidelines and internal medicine practices.
• Participate in both inpatient and outpatient consultations, ensuring accurate and thorough communication with patients and their families.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare providers, including nurses, specialists, and support staff, to deliver coordinated care.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations to ensure high-quality care and minimize patient risk.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, including peer reviews, continuing medical education (CME), and ongoing professional development.
• Recognize and respect the diversity of our patient population, providing culturally competent and compassionate care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and best practices, ensuring clinical competence and compliance with hospital standards.
• Support the hospital's safety and infection control programs to protect both staff and patients.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• MD or DO with completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred, with a strong ability to manage both acute and chronic patient conditions.

• Licensure & Certifications:
• Current and valid physician license in the state of North Carolina.
• Board Certification (or Board Eligibility) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

• Skills & Attributes:
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience to meet institutional standards of care.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• A compassionate, approachable demeanor with the ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize patient care needs efficiently.

Additional Information:

• This position involves direct patient care in a small, community hospital setting.
• Granville Health System offers a supportive work environment with a focus on patient safety and continuous professional growth.