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Hospitalist Physician
Care New England
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, RI balance clinical duties with alternating day and night shifts, which demands flexibility and strong time management. This schedule ensures continuous patient care at Kent Hospital and supports a consistent workflow within the hospital medicine team.
Hospitalist physicians focus on inpatient care coordination, acute illness management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Their expertise includes handling complex hospital cases, leading clinical rounds, and working closely with residents, distinguishing them from outpatient or emergency medical specialists.
Yes, hospitalist physicians in Rhode Island benefit from academic affiliations like Brown University and can pursue faculty appointments. They also engage in collaborative research and teaching, which fosters career advancement beyond clinical practice within the integrated Care New England network.
Care New England offers a fully hospital-employed position with no locum tenens, guaranteeing a base salary plus quality bonuses. Physicians gain access to comprehensive benefits and a collegial environment, emphasizing work-life balance and academic involvement uncommon in many hospitalist roles.
Cranston's demand for hospitalist physicians remains strong, driven by Kent Hospital's large acute care capacity and regional population needs. Compared to smaller towns, Cranston offers more stable employment opportunities with diverse clinical exposure due to its status as Rhode Island’s second-largest hospital.
Physicians often weigh Cranston’s proximity to Providence and accessible transport via highways and local airports. The region’s manageable traffic and short distances to urban and coastal areas enhance daily commutes while supporting a desirable work-life balance.
Hospitalist physicians in Cranston typically earn between $250,000 and $300,000 annually, influenced by experience, shift differentials, and bonuses. Care New England’s offer includes a guaranteed base salary plus stipends and quality incentives, aligning well with regional benchmarks.
Physicians collaborate closely with Brown University through teaching assignments and unit-based rounding with residents, enriching their clinical practice with academic involvement. This partnership fosters continuous learning and elevates the quality of inpatient care at Kent Hospital.
Care New England provides flexible scheduling, per diem rates for extra shifts, and a closed ICU environment, allowing hospitalists to focus on patient care without the unpredictability of open units. Such benefits support a balanced workload and professional satisfaction.
Absolutely, Kent Hospital’s reputation as a top 250 hospital and its comprehensive services afford hospitalists exposure to diverse clinical cases. This environment helps physicians refine their expertise, gain regional recognition, and access leadership roles within hospital medicine.
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