Physician Hospitalist - Full Time
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Job Description
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Expectations
Hospitalists are medical physicians who focus primarily on the overall care of hospitalized patients. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, updating patient records, and studying medical histories.
Provides diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to patients in the hospital. Evaluates and treats patients in consultation with or as the primary attending physician. Coordinates the hospital's diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative resources.
Follows through on cases to ensure effectiveness and alter the course of treatment as indicated. Hospitalists may be required to work any time during the day or night. They may also be expected to work during weekends and holidays.
Education
M.D. Medical Doctor or a D.O., a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree required.
Licenses/Certifications
Required:
Current Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) licensure issued by the Medical Board of California.
Preferred
- Current DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
- Current National Provider Identifier NPI - National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
Skills
Communication skills: Excellent listening and speaking skills are a requirement. Not only must hospitalists interact with patients, but they must also be able to understand and be understood by colleagues as they act as coordinators of patients' medical teams.
Interpersonal skills: Like all doctors, hospitalists need excellent interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and other healthcare professionals. They must be able to understand their patients' concerns and help guide them and their families.
Problem-solving: Hospitalists must be able to quickly identify problems and find solutions to them using critical thinking skills.
Job Title: Physician Hospitalist
Department: Hospitalist
Shift Duration: 12
Primary Shift: Days
Time Type: Full time
Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
Pay Range
The estimated base rate for this position is $0.00 - $0.00.
Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
At Huntington Health, we offer a highly competitive pay structure that is more rewarding than organizations that offer straight pay. Our compensation reflects the following premium structure for every shift:
- Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day
- 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8–12 worked in a workday.
- 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday
This ensures that employees are fairly compensated for the full length of their shift, with enhanced pay as their workday progresses. The estimated blended hourly rate, accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift, ranges from $0.00 to $0.00.
Key Responsibilities
The hospitalist is responsible for assessing patient health, performing physical examinations, and providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to hospitalized patients. They also coordinate medical teams and ensure the effectiveness of treatment plans throughout the patient's stay.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and possess a current medical license issued by the Medical Board of California. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills are required to manage patient care effectively.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $327k (middle half $275k–$588k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in California | 116 active | 1,223 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 72% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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