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What is the work-life balance for a hospitalist?

Hi, I am wondering what the work-life balance is for an internist working as a hospitalist and what the typical salary is? Thanks. For instance, do hospitalists (internal medicine doctors) get part-time positions?

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1. Depends on the specific hospital where you work. I work at a community hospital and we have hospitalists. I'm not sure of salary but I'm guessing just under $100K. Our Hospitalists work one week of 12-hour shifts 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and then a week off, then they work one week of 12-hour shifts of 7:00 pm - 7:00 am and then a week off and continue on the rotation. Because of the time off, they don't get vacation pay. If their shift falls on a holiday, they work on the holiday. But...when they are off, they are off and free to do whatever they wish. Typical patient case load is low 20 hospitalized patients. This may be vastly different at other hospitals. Some have programs where hospitalists work just day shifts or just night shifts. Lots of different types of setups. Google it and I'm sure you'll find further information.