About This RoleAs a Hospitalist Physician at NVRH, you will provide comprehensive inpatient care across our 20-bed Medical-Surgical Unit and open 4-bed ICU while working alongside dedicated physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and care coordinators. This position offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while practicing the full scope of hospital medicine.
Our Hospital Medicine team utilizes a 3-physician rotation model and offers scheduling flexibility with both day and night coverage options:
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
- 1800 contract hours annually
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for mostly days, mostly nights, or dedicated night coverage
- Dedicated Nurse Practitioner support from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, assisting with admissions and patient rounding
Candidates must be comfortable practicing independently and managing ventilated patients. Procedural skills are not required.
What Makes This Opportunity Special?- Practice the full breadth of hospital medicine in a critical access hospital where your decisions have a direct impact on patient outcomes.
- Enjoy significant clinical autonomy while supported by an experienced and collaborative healthcare team.
- Flexible scheduling options designed to support work-life balance.
- Work in a hospital that values physician engagement, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
- Live in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a region renowned for outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, excellent schools, and a remarkable quality of life.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive inpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and health maintenance.
- Manage admissions, inpatient care, and discharge planning while collaborating with patients, families, primary care providers, and specialists.
- Respond to rapid response events and code situations while providing clinical leadership and support to interdisciplinary teams.
- Review diagnostic studies, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals when appropriate.
- Participate in peer review, quality improvement activities, provider meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)
- Minimum one year of Hospitalist experience required
- Current Vermont Medical License or ability to obtain one
- Current Vermont DEA Certificate or ability to obtain one
- BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management
Why Join Our Team?Join a healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while enjoying the lifestyle that makes Vermont special. NVRH offers a highly competitive physician compensation and benefits package, including:
- Student loan repayment assistance and PSLF eligible
- Relocation assistance
- Complimentary gym membership
- Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan options
- 401(k) with employer match
- CME support
- Additional perks and employee benefits
Build a rewarding career where your expertise is valued, your contributions are visible, and your work truly makes a difference-for your patients, your colleagues, and your community. Come help grow patient-centered healthcare in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom.
