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Supplemental Hospitalist
Company : Legacy Health
Location : Vancouver, WA, 98686-2742
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Overview
Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community.
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital is searching for supplemental hospitalists to join their growing team.
Responsibilities
- Provides prompt and efficient medical care, including call coverage, to patients assigned to inpatient service of the Department of Medicine as scheduled.
- Performs duties at the professional level of quality and efficiency established by Hospital.
- Collaborates with Emergency Department Clinical Staff to determine the most appropriate site of care for individual patients.
- Collaborates with physicians, nursing and administrative staff to maximize cost-effective use of clinical resources.
- Provides prompt and clear communication about patients’ admission, condition changes and discharge to clinicians responsible for outpatient care.
- May manage the care of patients in critical care units with Intensivist support.
- Collaborates with Medical Director in scheduling.
- Employment is to the Legacy Health organization, as a whole, and therefore provides cross-coverage at other Legacy hospitals may be required.
- Supervises patient care delivered by house-staff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and others as requested.
- Prepares accurate and timely documentation of patient care to maximize Hospital’s accurate billing and collection of services.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a 4-year Medical School or equivalent and completed Internal Medicine residency.
- Minimum of 1-year internal medicine or Chief residency experience required.
- Board certified or board eligible in internal medicine.
- Unrestricted Oregon Medical license.
- Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Responsibilities
Pay Range
USD $162.50 - USD $162.50 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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Frequently asked questions
Supplemental Hospitalists at Legacy Health provide flexible coverage across multiple facilities, unlike traditional hospitalists tied to a single hospital. This role involves cross-coverage and collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient inpatient care, making it ideal for physicians seeking dynamic hospitalist opportunities in Vancouver, WA.
Key credentials include board certification or eligibility in internal medicine and an unrestricted Oregon medical license. Additionally, current ACLS certification is required, reflecting local regulatory standards and patient care expectations within Legacy Health’s network.
Schedules often involve providing inpatient coverage with call duties, sometimes spanning multiple Legacy Health hospitals. Flexibility is crucial, as you may cover shifts across facilities, collaborating with emergency and critical care teams to deliver timely medical management.
Clinicians may face navigating cross-hospital coverage and aligning care protocols across Legacy Health’s sites. Balancing rapid patient turnover with thorough documentation demands efficiency and strong communication skills tailored to the Pacific Northwest’s patient population.
Legacy Health fosters an inclusive environment encouraging continuous learning, offering access to resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to engage in innovative patient care models within its hospitalist teams, promoting career development in a supportive community.
While there is steady demand for hospitalist roles in this metro area, Legacy Health’s emphasis on cross-coverage and flexible staffing creates unique openings. Candidates with internal medicine experience and local licensure often find favorable prospects amid moderate competition.
Legacy Health offers a competitive hourly wage of approximately $162.50 for Supplemental Hospitalists, reflecting regional healthcare salary standards and the specialized skills required for delivering inpatient medical services efficiently.
Yes, while primarily focused on inpatient medicine, Supplemental Hospitalists may oversee patients in critical care units with intensivist collaboration, requiring adaptability and proficiency in acute patient management within Legacy Health’s integrated hospital system.
Legacy Health’s model promotes close collaboration among hospitalists, emergency clinicians, nurses, and administrative staff to optimize patient care pathways, ensuring Supplemental Hospitalists actively contribute to efficient resource use and seamless communication during admissions and discharges.
During off-hours, Supplemental Hospitalists provide prompt medical assessments, manage acute changes, and coordinate with outpatient providers to maintain continuity. This role demands quick decision-making and thorough documentation to support hospital billing and patient safety.