Hospitalist Down Unit

Mid State Medical Center, an affiliate of Hartford Health Care, is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist - Step-Down Unit Physician to join our team in Meriden, CT. In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical management for adult patients requiring intermediate-level care in our Progressive Care Unit. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of intensivists, specialists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care.

This exciting opportunity allows you to practice in a stimulating environment while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle and communities of Connecticut.

Practice Info

• Hospital-based clinical practice within a Step-Down Unit/Progressive Care Unit.
• Mid State Medical Center is a 156 bed community hospital, located in Meriden, CT.
• Frequent interaction with critically ill and medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized adult patients requiring step-down level of care.
• Admit patients from the Emergency Department, ICU transfers, direct admissions, and outside facilities as appropriate.
• Provide daily patient assessments, treatment planning, and medical management.
• Monitor patients with complex medical conditions requiring enhanced observation, telemetry, non-invasive respiratory support, or frequent clinical reassessment.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and facilitate timely transfer to the ICU when indicated.
• Coordinate consultations with specialty services and implement recommendations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care coordination meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.

Compensation

• This is a salaried position.
• Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses or incentive pay plans.

Benefits

• Loan repayment
• Administrative stipends
• Relocation

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the applicable state.
• Current DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing privileges.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Prior 5-year hospital medicine experience (Preferred).
• Experience managing progressive care, telemetry, or intermediate-care patients (Preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care medicine and management of medically complex hospitalized patients (Preferred).