Virtual Hospitalist

Extend inpatient coverage with a virtual hospitalist from OSF OnCall. Get reliable, 24/7 support for nights, weekends and variable census – without the cost or complexity of additional hires.

Hospitalists Who Bring Excellence

Virtual hospitalists from OSF OnCall work alongside your clinicians to deliver dependable inpatient care from anywhere, day or night. They provide a flexible extension of your care team that helps close coverage gaps, strengthen continuity and support excellent outcomes and reduce the need to stretch local staff – without the full cost of an employed hospitalist.

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Increased patient satisfaction

$690K

Estimated annual savings by facility

*Savings vary by facility

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Increased work-life balance for providers

Elevating the Virtual Hospitalist Model

A virtual hospitalist partnership works best with a proven clinical model, clear workflows and seamless technology. OSF OnCall unites people, processes and technology to deliver high-quality inpatient care remotely, 365 days a year. Virtual coverage fills nighttime gaps, reduces treatment delays and supports care close to home when resources are limited – advancing a hybrid model that boosts retention, closes gaps and supports cost stewardship.

Benefits of Hospitalist Staffing Services

Hospitalist staffing needs don’t look the same everywhere. With OSF OnCall, virtual hospitalist coverage supports inpatient care with flexible options that can flex to your volumes and goals, helping you strengthen clinical coverage while being thoughtful about cost.

Reliable staffing by a hospitalist who actively interacts with patients anytime, day or night

Coverage options customized to meet your unique needs

Real-time admission assessment and order placement

Video consultations

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Boost Patient Care

Fewer transfers and increased timeliness of care, leading to increased patient satisfaction
Decreased length of stay
Expanded ability to care for more patients

Improve Organizational Efficiencies

Flex coverage up or down with patient volumes instead of overbuilding a fixed schedule
Cover nights, weekends and holidays without stretching on-site teams thin
Provide safe, expert coverage at a fraction of the cost of an employed hospitalist
Support recruitment and retention strategies with a hybrid model designed for variable census environments

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Request Virtual Hospitalists

Ready to strengthen inpatient coverage with a virtual hospitalist model that fits your workflows? Connect with OSF OnCall to discuss your goals, coverage needs and the right approach for your facility.

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Virtual Hospitalists: Key Benefits

Explore how a virtual hospitalist model can extend inpatient coverage, support bedside teams after hours and help facilities build a more sustainable approach to hospitalist staffing.

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