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Hospitalist Physician
Butler Hospital
Location : Cranston, RI, 02831
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Due to retirement and practice growth, we have Hospitalist(50% Days & 50% Nights)available to join our staff atKent Hospital, the largest community hospital in RhodeIsland. Part of Care New England, a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs. If having an excellent work-life balance, with an academic appointment, and being part of a collaborative, collegial department, please consider this opportunity:
opportunity
- Guaranteed Base Salary, Stipend, and Quality Bonus'
- 15 shifts per month & 180 Shifts per year ( Day, Swing and Night Shifts)
- Join large, collaborative team of25+ physicians and 7 advanced practitioners
- 100% Hospital Employed no Locums
- Closed ICU
- Comprehensive Benefits withIvy League Faculty Appointment available
- Flexible schedule andper diem rate for extra day or night shifts
- Kennt Hospital is a 359 Bed acute care andTop 250 Hospital(Healthgrades)
- Teaching and non-teaching available, unit-based rounding; teaching teams includeBrown University and New England College of Osteopathic Medicinewith IM, FM and EM residents and students
Kent Hospital, the second largest hospital in Rhode Island and a Designated Baby-Friendly® USA hospital, provides the spectrum of primary and acute care services, including cardiology enhanced by a clinical affiliation with Brigham and Women’s Hospital; a MBSAQIP-Accredited Comprehensive weight loss surgery center; Emergency Department with rapid assessment; the Breast Health Center at Kent, a collaboration with Women & Infants Hospital; The Spaulding Rehabilitation Center at Kent, offering inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; the state’s only 24-hour emergency hyperbaric oxygen facility; a CARF-accredited stroke center; and an ambulatory surgery center.
Big City Medicine and Small Town Lifestyle
- Rhode Island has abundant cultural, recreational, and modern amenities with a 1.1M population but the friendliness and accessibility of a small town
- Over 400 miles of coastline with easy access to Newport, Block Island, and Martha’s Vineyard
- Exceptional educational opportunities with 12 Universities including Ivy League’s Brown University
- Lifestyle choices includeurban, suburban, coastal, and country options
- Boston or Cape Cod-1 Hr, NYC-3hrs and the convenience of a local International Airport
Based in Providence, Rhode Island which combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. In addition to Brown University, Providence is home to a other well-renowned higher education institutions including Johnson & Wales, Providence College and Rhode Island School of Design. The newly renovated airport was named the third best in the country by Conde Nast Traveler in 2015 and the railway service is juxtaposed between Boston and New York City. There are numerous destinations within a short drive, including the mansions of Newport the ferry connecting to Block Island as well as an easy drive to the amenities of bordering Massachusetts and Connecticut. Seafood, culture, the arts and sporting events abound.
Freqently Asked Questions
Hospitalist Physicians in Cranston often follow a 50-50 split between day and night shifts, averaging 15 shifts per month. This schedule supports continuous patient care while allowing flexibility, accommodating both clinical responsibilities and personal time in a balanced way.
Hospitalist Physicians excel in acute inpatient care coordination, rapid decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Their expertise in unit-based rounding and managing complex hospital cases sets them apart from traditional outpatient-focused medical specialists.
Physicians in this role can advance by engaging in academic appointments, participating in clinical research collaborations with institutions like Brown University, and expanding leadership roles in hospital departments, enhancing both clinical and educational impact.
Butler Hospital provides a collaborative environment with over 25 physicians, comprehensive benefits, and an academic affiliation with Ivy League institutions. This fosters professional development alongside a supportive team culture, enhancing work-life balance.
The affiliation broadens clinical exposure, allowing Hospitalist Physicians to work within a top-ranked acute care setting with access to specialized services like a closed ICU, stroke center, and emergency hyperbaric oxygen facility, enhancing patient care scope.
Hospitalist Physicians in Cranston typically earn between $250,000 and $320,000 annually, factoring in base salaries, stipends, and quality bonuses. Compensation reflects experience, shift distribution, and the hospital's competitive benefits package.
While general board certifications are standard, Rhode Island values additional expertise in hospital medicine protocols and interdisciplinary care. Certifications in critical care or quality improvement can enhance a physician’s local employability.
Cranston offers a moderate competition level, balancing demand for inpatient specialists with lifestyle appeal. Its proximity to Providence and Boston provides alternatives, but the region’s integrated healthcare networks create steady opportunities for qualified physicians.
Expect to manage acute inpatient care with unit-based rounding, collaborate closely with residents and advanced practitioners, and engage in both teaching and clinical duties within a closed ICU environment, ensuring comprehensive patient management.
Physicians benefit from academic appointments linked to Brown University and New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, involving mentorship of residents and students, fostering a rich learning atmosphere tailored to clinical excellence and research.
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