What Is A Hospitalist? | What Services do Hospitalists Provide?

What Is A Hospitalist?

A Hospitalist is a doctor whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Hospitalists do not have their own independent practice, but rather are on the hospital staff and are available 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week to admit patients through the Emergency department and to care for inpatients.

What Services Do Hospitalists Provide?

Hospitalists make referrals and admission to the hospitals of Susquehanna Health simple and convenient but also offer:

• Personal , prompt, and high quality care for your patient.
• Timely, clear and comprehensive communication with you.
• Twenty-four hour-a-day, seven day-a-week availability for medical admissions and consults.