Hospitalist Physician – San Diego, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $270,000 – $430,000+
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in San Diego, CA. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

A confidential hospital medicine group has engaged Hire Innovative to identify a Hospitalist Physician in San Diego, CA. The hiring need is focused on someone who can manage acute inpatient care, coordinate safe transitions, and make timely decisions with a multidisciplinary hospital team. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

About the Role

The opportunity should pair a clear block schedule and fair patient load with dependable specialty, nursing, and care-management support. Day to day, the person in this position will manage acute inpatient care, coordinate safe transitions, and make timely decisions with a multidisciplinary hospital team. San Diego candidates can expect an early discussion about work model, compensation, team structure, and whether the opportunity offers a meaningful step forward. Candidates will receive clear information about team structure, expected workload, and how success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate admissions and manage inpatient diagnoses, treatment, and daily clinical decisions.
• Coordinate with specialists, nursing, pharmacy, therapy, case management, and families.
• Respond to changes in patient status and support appropriate escalation of care.
• Complete accurate documentation, handoffs, discharge planning, and follow-up communication.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with active or eligible state licensure.
• Training and board status appropriate for hospital medicine.
• Strong acute-care judgment, communication, documentation, and handoff habits.
• Ability to work effectively within the employer’s census, shift, and coverage model.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Apply through the form with a current resume. A cover letter is optional. If your experience aligns with the position, Hire Innovative will contact you to discuss the confidential details. We will not send your resume or identifying information to the employer without your consent.