Hospitalists

The hospitalist program manages and coordinates all aspects of a patient’s hospital stay, from admission to discharge. In addition, our hospitalists work closely and collaborate with primary care providers, emergency physicians and other specialty physicians to provide a seamless connection in the delivery of care.

Why Is a hospitalist caring for me?

Referrals for hospitalist care are received from a primary care provider, an emergency department provider or a specialty provider. If an urgent need arises, the hospitalist is close by and will respond quickly.

What benefits do hospitalists provide?

Hospitalized patients have access to a physician familiar with their medical needs no matter what time of day — or night. If a patient’s condition worsens and requires immediate attention, both the nursing staff and the Hospitalist are there to respond immediately to the patient’s room.

Hospitalists are just one component of the OSF Saint Clare staff who collaborate to provide a personalized, seamless and supportive treatment plan. The team also may include therapists, pharmacists and specialty providers. 

OSF Saint Clare hospitalists are available to answer patient and family questions whenever possible. During critical and stressful moments, they not only provide compassionate care but they are able to provide honest, considerate answers to patients and their families.

What happens after discharge from the hospital?

When patients are discharged from OSF Saint Clare, responsibility for their care returns to that of their primary care provider. The hospitalists will communicate with the patient’s physician to discuss further treatment needs, help arrange follow-up care and prescribe any necessary medications. 

How will hospitalist services be billed?

The services provided to the patient by a hospitalist will be billed through OSF Saint Clare.