Physician - Hospitalist

St. Mary's Health Care System, a member of Trinity Health, is a leading regional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-level care and higher-level caring to the communities we serve. We are seeking skilled and dedicated Hospitalist Physician to join St. Mary's Hospital Medicine, a growing and collaborative hospital-based practice serving patients at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a physician-led environment with strong specialty support, a collegial medical staff, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Our hospitalists play a vital role in ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes, patient experience, and care coordination for hospitalized patients. This is an opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment with strong specialty support and a commitment to clinical excellence.

St. Mary's Hospital, Hospital Medicine Program Details

• 196-bed community hospital serving Northeast Georgia
• Closed ICU with 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• Comprehensive specialty support, including cardiology, neurology, pulmonary/critical care, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, and other key medical and surgical specialties
• Established interdisciplinary care teams focused on quality, patient safety, and efficient care transitions
• EPIC electronic medical record
• Collegial, physician-led culture with strong operational support
• Part of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic health systems
• Practice at St. Mary's Hospital, a regional referral center serving Northeast Georgia
• Employed position within the St. Mary's Medical Group

• Collaborative hospital medicine team committed to high-quality clinical outcomes, exceptional patient experience

• Supportive leadership team and physician-friendly culture

Position Details

• Provide comprehensive medical care for hospitalized adult patients, including admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary team members to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
• Respond to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies as needed
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and clinical excellence
• Work a 7-on/7-off consisting of 12-hour mid-day shifts (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM), with a full-time (1.0 FTE) commitment of 15 scheduled shifts per month.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply

Recruitment Package

• Competitive tiered compensation model based on years of clinical experience
• Additional earning potential through quality and productivity incentive programs
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through employment with a qualifying not-for-profit healthcare organization
• Retirement savings program with employer matching program