Position Overview

A True Practice of Medicine - Not Just Patient Throughput

As you step into your role as a Hospitalist at Henry County Medical Center, you'll immediately notice the difference in pace and patient care philosophy. Unlike the high-volume, rushed environments common in many hospitalist positions, here you'll experience what medicine was meant to be - thoughtful, thorough, and patient-focused.

Your day begins with morning rounds alongside a cohesive team that truly values collaboration. With a manageable census of 14-18 patients, you can dedicate quality time to each case, reviewing charts, speaking with nurses, and having meaningful conversations with patients and their families. By practicing in a community where many patients are known to the medical team, you'll build rewarding long-term patient relationships that are increasingly rare in hospital medicine.

Benefits of Natural Cosmetics

Your 7-on/7-off schedule strikes the perfect balance between professional dedication and personal rejuvenation:

Sensible in-house hours: Work 7am-7pm during your on weeks, typically finishing by 3-4pm most days
Minimal call burden: While technically on call overnight during your shifts, you'll typically receive only 2-4 brief phone calls from APPs seeking confirmation of their plans
Rare hospital returns: With fewer than 10 in-person returns per year, your evenings remain predictably your own
True time off: Your 7 consecutive days off provide genuine disconnection from work, allowing for family time, travel, and pursuing personal interests
Flexible living arrangements: Live wherever you choose during your off weeks - many physicians maintain homes in larger cities and stay locally only during work weeks

This schedule offers something increasingly precious in medicine: predictability and control over your time.

Autonomous Practice with Appropriate Support

At Henry County Medical Center, you'll practice with true clinical autonomy while having the resources you need:

APPs handle initial workups and assist with patient flow
Collaborative ED physicians manage most procedures and stabilize critical patients
Streamlined admission process splits coverage between morning (7am-noon) and afternoon (noon-7pm) shifts
Manageable daily admits averaging 4-15 per day, with weekends typically slower
Full diagnostic capabilities including CT, MRI, and comprehensive lab services

The 142-bed non-profit county hospital recently joined West Tennessee Healthcare, giving you the advantages of a small hospital's personal touch combined with a larger system's resources.

A Position Built for Physician Satisfaction

Unlike high-pressure hospitalist roles where burnout is common, this position emphasizes quality over quantity:

Focus on thorough patient care rather than rapid turnover metrics
No procedures required, though you're welcome to perform them if desired
Teaching opportunities with PA students and occasional residents
Collegial relationships with three existing hospitalists described as "personable" and "easy to talk to"
Autonomy in decision-making with appropriate system support
Clear scope of practice: Adult patients only, no pediatrics

Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is perfect for the hospitalist who values:

Clinical excellence in an environment that allows time for thoughtful care
Work-life balance with a schedule that provides true separation between work and personal life
Autonomy balanced with collaborative practice
Community connection in a setting where you'll know your colleagues and patients well
Teaching opportunities without the pressures of a formal academic center
Competitive compensation ($341,250 base) without productivity pressures

Whether you're an experienced hospitalist seeking better work-life integration or a physician looking to escape the hamster wheel of high-volume hospital medicine, Henry County Medical Center offers a rare opportunity to practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced.