Locum Hospitalist Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Hospitalist Physician
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Location: Mooresville, NC
• Pay: $195/hr – $200/hr
• Contract: 26 weeks
• Schedule: Scheduled shifts, No call
• Shift: Standard 12-hour, 19:00 – 07:00

Description

Serve as a locum Hospitalist Physician providing inpatient care from admission through discharge in an acute care hospital. You will perform daily rounds, manage diagnoses and treatment plans, document thoroughly in the EMR, and respond to emergencies. When a designated critical care physician is not on site, you may perform procedures including intubations and central lines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospitalized patient care from admission, diagnosis, treatment, through discharge planning
• Ensure continuity of care by collaborating with other healthcare professionals
• Coordinate with specialists for complex cases
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Conduct daily rounds to assess progress, update plans, and address new concerns
• Perform procedures such as intubations and central lines when no critical care physician is present
• Communicate with patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment plans
• Respond to emergency situations with immediate medical intervention
• Collaborate with case managers and social workers to develop safe discharge plans

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Residency training in internal medicine or family medicine (ACGME or AOA)
• Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine (ABIM or AOBIM)
• Active and unrestricted medical license in North Carolina
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management