Physician - Hospitalist - ICU

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Licking Memorial Health Professionals
  • Physician opportunity: Hospitalist - ICU
  • Location: Newark, Ohio (30 miles East of Columbus, Ohio area)

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County.

Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.

You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.

Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Hospitalist to join its multi-specialty physician group. This position includes competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial work environment. We hope you will consider joining our team!

Position

  • Status: Full-Time
  • Days/Hours: Dayshift, 7 on, 7 off, 12 hr shifts
  • Semi-Closed ICU (Pulm/CC covers during day)
  • Skills with procedures preferred
  • In charge for codes and procedures
  • Model: Hospital-Employed group; multi-specialty, 100+ physicians
  • Coverage: Single-Hospital Coverage – Licking Memorial Hospital
  • Board certification required: Yes, within 5 years of graduating residency or fellowship
  • LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Paid time off (PTO): 250 hrs accrued (6 weeks) per year
  • CME: 5 days (1 week), $6,000 per year. 3 on-site CME opportunities weekly
  • Paid malpractice (occurrence-based) and paid relocation
  • Retirement: Employer-funded 403(b), Employee-funded 457
  • Low-Cost Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Hospital

  • Serving Licking County since 1898
  • 227 licensed beds
  • Sole Hospital in Licking County
  • LMHS is the recipient of many local and national awards recognizing patient safety, quality, technological innovation, and best places to work.

Location

  • Geography: Newark, Ohio, Licking County; 30 minutes East of Columbus
  • Highlight areas: Heath, OH (2.4 mi); Granville, OH (5.1 mi); Pataskala, OH (14.1 mi); New Albany, OH (20.8 mi)
  • Schools: Top-rated public schools in Granville and New Albany; excellent private schools available.
  • Residential: Licking County living ranges from very affordable to very affluent

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist will provide care within a semi-closed ICU setting, covering shifts on a 7 on, 7 off schedule, and will be responsible for managing codes and performing necessary procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified within five years of graduating residency or fellowship, and possess skills with medical procedures are preferred for this full-time position.

Key Skills

Pulmonary/Critical Care Coverage

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Licking Memorial Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, OH
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Paid time off (PTO): 250 hrs accrued (6 weeks) per year
CME: 5 days (1 week), $6,000 per year
Paid malpractice (occurrence-based)
Paid relocation
Retirement: Employer-funded 403(b), Employee-funded 457
Low-Cost Health, Vision, Dental Insurance