How do they match: Hospitalists

  • Medical Director
  • Medical Doctor
  • Medical Officer
  • Critical Care Intensivist
  • Hospitalist Medical Doctor
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

  • Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.

  • Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
  • Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
  • Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
  • Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
  • Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
  • Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.
  • Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.

  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Process healthcare paperwork.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Train medical providers.