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Hospitalist Physician
Butler Hospital
Location : Barrington, RI, 02806
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
In Rhode Island, board certification in internal medicine or family medicine is highly valued for hospitalist physicians. Additional credentials like ACLS and PALS enhance clinical readiness. Regional hospitals, including Butler Hospital, often prefer physicians familiar with local healthcare protocols and residency programs.
Hospitalist physicians often experience rapid exposure to acute care complexities, fostering skills in inpatient management. This role can serve as a springboard into administrative leadership, clinical research, or academic medicine, especially when affiliated with institutions like Butler Hospital and Brown University.
Hospitalist physicians focus exclusively on inpatient care, managing daily rounds, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring continuity through admissions to discharge. Unlike general practitioners, their work centers on acute illnesses within hospital settings, involving collaboration with specialists and teaching residents.
Butler Hospital offers a balanced schedule with 15 shifts monthly split evenly between days and nights, accommodating personal time. The mix of academic engagement and clinical duties, plus flexible per diem options, supports physicians in maintaining professional fulfillment alongside personal well-being.
Rhode Island's healthcare market shows steady demand for hospitalist physicians due to an aging population and hospital expansions like Kent Hospital. Competition exists but is moderated by the presence of multiple teaching hospitals, offering abundant opportunities for qualified candidates.
At Butler Hospital, hospitalists benefit from a large, collegial team and closed ICU settings, with access to Ivy League academic appointments. Providence roles may offer urban hospital experiences but often lack the integrated academic affiliations and flexible scheduling emphasized at Butler.
Yes, hospitalists at Butler Hospital engage with teaching teams from Brown University and New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. This academic involvement enriches clinical practice through mentoring residents and medical students within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Hospitalist physicians in Barrington typically earn between $250,000 to $320,000 annually, factoring in base salary, stipends, and quality bonuses. Butler Hospital’s compensation package aligns with this range, reflecting the region’s cost of living and competitive healthcare market.
Butler Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including Ivy League faculty appointments, quality bonuses, and flexible shift structures. The hospital’s integration with academic institutions fosters continued education and clinical research, promoting career advancement for hospitalist physicians.
Hospitalists at Butler Hospital play a pivotal role within Care New England’s integrated network, collaborating across specialties and engaging in community health initiatives. The position balances high-caliber medical practice with a lifestyle enriched by Rhode Island’s coastal living and cultural amenities.
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