Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician

• Facility type: Acute Care Hospital

• Shift: Scheduled, no call; 5 standard 8-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Pay: $170/hr–$180/hr

• Start date: 01-15-27

Description

Provide inpatient hospitalist care in an acute care hospital, overseeing patients from admission through diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning. You will conduct daily rounds, document thoroughly in the EMR, coordinate with other clinicians and specialists, and respond to emergency situations, including performing procedures when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospitalized patient care: admission, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning

• Ensure continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare professionals

• Coordinate with specialists for complex cases

• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Perform daily rounds to assess progress and update treatment plans

• Perform procedures such as intubations and central lines when applicable

• Communicate with patients and families about diagnoses and care plans

• Respond to emergencies with immediate medical intervention

• Collaborate with case managers and social workers for safe discharge plans

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Residency training in internal medicine or family medicine (ACGME/AOA accredited)

• Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine (ABIM/AOBIM)

• Active and unrestricted Florida medical license

• Current ACLS certification

• Preferred: at least 1 year of clinical experience

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management