Hospitalist Jobs
Hospitalist jobs are open across health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and hospitalist management groups, from new-grad to senior and medical director, with specializations in internal medicine, pediatric hospital medicine, and post-acute care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Primary Location:
University Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Hospitalist opportunity w/ UofL Health-UofL Hospital: The University of Louisville Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a motivated BC/BE full-time Hospitalist.
The duties will include providing hospital coverage 7/7, 26 weeks per year, at an academic medical center. The candidate will be assigned internal medicine specialty care for our patients and may be supervising and training medical residents and working directly with subspecialty providers daily. May be expected to participate in quality assurance programs administered by the hospital and be expected to attend divisional and departmental meetings and presentations as a member of the Department of Medicine faculty.
Essential Functions:
- Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services.
- Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups.
- Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
- Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
- Shares clinical expertise with personnel.
- Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner.
Other Functions:
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience:
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure:
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification:
- ACLS/BLS Certification
Primary Location:
University Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Hospitalist opportunity w/ UofL Health-UofL Hospital: The University of Louisville Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a motivated BC/BE full-time Hospitalist.
The duties will include providing hospital coverage 7/7, 26 weeks per year, at an academic medical center. The candidate will be assigned internal medicine specialty care for our patients and may be supervising and training medical residents and working directly with subspecialty providers daily. May be expected to participate in quality assurance programs administered by the hospital and be expected to attend divisional and departmental meetings and presentations as a member of the Department of Medicine faculty.
Essential Functions:
- Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services.
- Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups.
- Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
- Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
- Shares clinical expertise with personnel.
- Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner.
Other Functions:
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience:
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure:
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification:
- ACLS/BLS Certification
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Starbucks8,246
- McDonald's2,380
- Wendy's2,221
- KFC1,013
- Burger King568
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage16,774
- Hospitality & Tourism4,219
- Retail2,328
- Healthcare & Medical Services901
- Sports & Recreation565
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited internal medicine or family medicine residency
- Active and unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Board certification or active candidacy in internal medicine, family medicine, or pediatrics
- Current ACLS and BLS certification
- Experience with electronic health records, particularly Epic or Cerner
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume inpatient census in an acute care setting
Tips for Your Hospitalist Job Search
Tailor your CV to hospital medicine
Highlight your average daily census, case mix index experience, and any quality improvement projects you led. Hospitalist hiring committees weigh throughput metrics and length-of-stay contributions heavily, so spell those out rather than listing general internal medicine duties.
Clarify your scheduling model preference early
Hospitalist openings vary widely between seven-on/seven-off, swing shifts, and nocturnist blocks. Knowing which model fits your life lets you filter listings faster and signals self-awareness to recruiters during initial phone screens.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hospitalist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your quality and safety metrics
Prepare a short addendum to your CV that captures your HCAHPS scores, readmission rates, and any hospital medicine committee work. Groups hiring for value-based contracts often screen for this data before extending interview invitations.
Prepare answers around care transitions
Interviewers frequently probe how you handle discharge planning, SNF placement, and hand-offs to outpatient providers. Walk through a specific complex discharge you managed, naming the team members involved and what you did to prevent a bounce-back.
Negotiate non-salary terms before signing
Hospitalist offers differ significantly on call burden, procedures expected, and administrative time built into your FTE. Ask for these details in writing and compare them across offers before you accept, not after your first overnight shift.
Hospitalist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hospitalists?
The companies hiring the most hospitalists right now include Starbucks, McDonald's, and Wendy's, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems and national hospitalist management organizations consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many hospitalist jobs are remote?
About 0% of hospitalist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the bedside nature of most positions. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include utilization review, telemedicine triage, and physician advisory roles attached to hospitalist programs.
How do you become a hospitalist?
You complete medical school, then finish a residency in internal medicine, family medicine, or pediatrics, and obtain board certification in your specialty. Most hospitalists move directly into the role after residency without a fellowship. You then secure a state medical license, obtain hospital privileges at your employing facility, and maintain ACLS certification throughout your career.
Can you get hired as a hospitalist with little experience?
Yes, new residency graduates are regularly hired into hospitalist roles because residency itself provides the inpatient experience employers value most. Highlight your senior resident responsibilities, overnight call volume, and any quality improvement work you completed. Applying to academic centers or larger health systems that have formal onboarding programs for new physicians improves your odds significantly.
What does the hospitalist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen conducted by a physician recruiter or medical director, followed by an in-person site visit that includes tours of the unit, a meeting with the hospitalist group, and interviews with nursing and administrative leaders. Some programs ask for a brief presentation or case discussion. Credentialing paperwork begins after an offer is extended and accepted.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs?
You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, hospital management groups, and academic medical centers across the United States. Find the roles that fit your specialty, scheduling preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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