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jr enterpriseDenver, CO2 days ago

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Hospitalist Physician (VA Health Care System)
Location: Fargo, ND (Fargo VA Health Care System)
Position Type: 2 FTE Contract Hospitalist (Full-Time / Supplemental)
Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
Annual Hours: 4,368 Clinical Hours + 102 Administrative/Training Hours License Requirement: Any Active, Unrestricted U.S. State Medical License (Federal Facility)
Position Overview: JR Enterprise is working on behalf of the Fargo VA Health Care System, which is seeking two Hospitalist Physicians to join its 24/7 hospitalist care team and provide comprehensive inpatient medical services to Veterans. The role includes admitting, managing, consulting on, and discharging hospitalized Veterans, as well as participating in Rapid Response and Code Blue team activities. This is a hands-on inpatient opportunity within a highly supported, high-performing facility recognized for clinical excellence. Key Responsibilities & Scope of Practice Inpatient Care: Perform admissions, history and physical examinations, daily rounds, complex patient management, and discharge planning. Rapid Response & Code Teams: Active participation in Code Blue and Rapid Response calls during shift hours. Consultations: Provide specialty medical consultations and collaborate closely with Primary Care and subspecialties. EHR & Quality: Utilize VA Electronic Health Record systems (CPRS/EDIS) for seamless documentation and participate in Quality Improvement initiatives. Teaching/Supervision (Optional/Preferred): Opportunity to supervise and teach residents and medical students.
Core Inpatient Bedside Procedures:
  • Candidates should be comfortable and eligible to seek privileges for standard bedside hospitalist procedures, including: Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis & Paracentesis
  • Lumbar Punctures (Spinal Tap)
  • Abscess Incision & Drainage (I&D)
  • Joint Aspirations & Injections (Non-hip, non-ankle, lateral epicondyle)
  • Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion & Foley Catheter PlacementACLS Procedures (Advanced resuscitation, cardioversion, code management)
  • Removal of Lines & Tubes (Central lines, drains, catheters) Candidate Qualifications
Required
Degree: MD or DO from an accredited program. Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS (AHA approved), plus active DEA Registration.
Experience: Proven inpatient hospital medicine experience with full procedural competency. English Proficiency: Spoken and written fluency required. Credentialing: Ability to pass VA background screening, credentialing, and privileging.
Preferred:
  • Active North Dakota Medical License.
  • Prior experience working within the VA Health Care System.
  • Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) experience.
  • Experience in residency teaching or academic medicine. Facility Highlights & Facility Culture
  • Top-Tier Operational Excellence: The Fargo VA Health Care System was recently awarded a CMS 5-Star Hospital Rating (2025 & 2026) and received zero recommendations/findings in its latest January 2025 VA OIG Inspection.
  • High Veteran Trust: Boasts a 95% Veteran Trust Rating, outperforming national averages for patient satisfaction and quality of care.
  • Strong Leadership Support: Known for an outstanding workplace culture, high patient safety standards, and robust leadership engagement. How to Apply / Submit Credentials
  • Please send your updated resume and credentials directly to or contact us directly to schedule a brief 5-minute intake call.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Hospitalists

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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