208M00000X Hospitalist Physician
Description
A physician who specializes in caring for patients admitted to the hospital. Hospitalist physicians manage and coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care during their hospital stay, including diagnosing and treating conditions such as infections, heart problems, pneumonia, and complications from chronic diseases. They work closely with nurses, specialists, and other staff to ensure patients receive the right tests and treatments, communicate updates, and help plan for discharge and follow-up care.
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Hospitalist