Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician (Physician)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Schedule: Standard 5, 12-hour shifts (06:30–18:30) with On Call required
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Start date: 12/22/26

Description

Provide inpatient hospitalist care from admission through discharge planning in an acute care hospital. Manage hospitalized patients, conduct daily rounds, document thoroughly in the EMR, and coordinate with specialists and the multidisciplinary care team. Respond to emergencies and perform procedures such as intubations and central line placement when a critical care physician is not onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of hospitalized patients from admission, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
• Ensure continuity of care by collaborating with other healthcare professionals
• Coordinate with specialists for complex case management
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Conduct daily rounds to assess progress and update treatment plans
• Perform procedures such as intubations and central lines when needed
• Communicate with patients and families about diagnoses and treatment plans
• Respond to emergency situations with immediate medical intervention
• Collaborate with case managers and social workers on discharge planning

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Residency training in internal medicine or family medicine (ACGME or AOA accredited)
• Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine (ABIM or AOBIM)
• Active, unrestricted Arizona medical license
• Current ACLS certification
• 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
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management