We surveyed 1,290 hospitalists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical hospitalist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a hospitalist?
Low
High
Working as a hospitalist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a hospitalist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a hospitalist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a hospitalist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a hospitalist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for hospitalists.
Do hospitalists work full-time or part-time?
64% of hospitalists work in full-time roles while 36% work part-time.
Is being a hospitalist stressful?
Low
High
Hospitalists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a hospitalist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a hospitalist.
How competitive is the workplace for hospitalists?
Low
High
Hospitalists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a hospitalist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Hospitalists will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are hospitalists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Hospitalists rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do hospitalists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Hospitalists tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a hospitalist physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a hospitalist may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are hospitalists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Hospitalists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a hospitalist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a hospitalist.
Does being a good hospitalist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as hospitalists.