Hospitalists

Example of Hospitalist Job: 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.
Life As a HospitalistOrder or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.Required SkillsWhen polled, Hospitalists say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.How to Become a HospitalistWhat kind of Hospitalist requirements are there?
Where Hospitalists WorkHospitalists work in various healthcare settings.

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