Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Current, unrestricted Maryland medical license or eligibility to obtain
DEA license and ACLS certification required
Strong clinical skills in adult inpatient/acute care medicine
Experience in hospital medicine or observation medicine preferred; new graduates welcome
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for efficient, patient-centered care
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive evaluation, management, and disposition for patients in the Observation Unit
Develop and follow evidence-based clinical protocols for common observation diagnoses
Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Hospitalists, specialists, and case management
Perform histories and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and coordinate multidisciplinary care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, and protocol development
Maintain excellent documentation and communication with patients, families, and the care team
[Optional] Opportunity for unit leadership/medical director duties for experienced candidates
Benefits
Dedicated Observation Unit with specific nursing and support staff
Focus on high-throughput care
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Quality improvement initiatives participation
Potential for leadership roles for qualified candidates
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Observation Medicine Physician (also known as an Observationist) to join our growing Hospital Medicine team. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician who enjoys high-quality, protocol-driven care for short-stay patients in a dedicated Observation Unit.
In this role, you will manage adult patients requiring observation status - typically 24-48 hours of evaluation and treatment - avoiding unnecessary full inpatient admissions while ensuring safe and efficient dispositions. Our Observation Unit features a closed-unit model with dedicated nursing and support staff, allowing for focused, high-throughput care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive evaluation, management, and disposition for patients in the Observation Unit
Develop and follow evidence-based clinical protocols for common observation diagnoses (chest pain, syncope, heart failure exacerbation, COPD/asthma, cellulitis, etc.)
Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Hospitalists, specialists, and case management to optimize length of stay and patient flow
Perform histories and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and coordinate multidisciplinary care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, and protocol development
Maintain excellent documentation and communication with patients, families, and the care team
[Optional] Opportunity for unit leadership/medical director duties for experienced candidates
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Current, unrestricted Maryland medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
DEA license and ACLS certification required
Strong clinical skills in adult inpatient/acute care medicine
Experience in hospital medicine or observation medicine is preferred, but we welcome strong new graduates and early-career hospitalists
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for efficient, patient-centered care and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations
