Hospitalist (Nocturnist) Locum Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Hospitalist (Nocturnist) Locum Physician
• Setting: 339-bed acute care hospital with 36 dedicated ICU beds and an open ICU environment
• Coverage: Night team (2 hospitalists + 1 NP/PA) with day team support
• EMR: Epic with MModal dictation
• Procedures: No procedures required

Description

Physicians will provide inpatient rounding and patient management as part of a collaborative, team-based hospital medicine program. The nocturnist role includes responding to rapid response activations and codes, and coordinating with consulting specialists for multidisciplinary care planning. The hospital serves as a teaching site, with opportunities for physicians interested in mentoring residents.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding and patient management
• Respond to Rapid Response Team activations
• Respond to codes
• Collaborate with consulting specialists
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience preferred
• Eligible for Mississippi medical licensure

Benefits

• Stable employed position (locum opportunity)
• Strong physician and APP support
• No procedures required
• Comprehensive specialty backup
• Modern EMR platform
• Academic involvement opportunities
• Excellent work-life balance
• Growing and vibrant community