Locum Hospitalist Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Hospitalist Physician

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Schedule: Scheduled shifts, no call; 12-hour night coverage (19:00–07:00)

• Assignment length: 26 weeks

• Start date: 01/12/27

• Pay: $185/hr–$195/hr

Description

Oversee the care of hospitalized patients from admission and diagnosis through treatment and discharge planning. Conduct daily rounds, update treatment plans, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. Thoroughly document patient care in the EMR and communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient patient care (admission, diagnosis, treatment, discharge)

• Ensure continuity of care with a multidisciplinary team

• Coordinate with specialists for complex cases

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

• Perform daily rounds and update treatment plans

• Provide procedures such as intubations and central lines when no critical care physician is on site

• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans with patients and families

• Respond to emergency situations with immediate intervention

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

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Internal medicine or family medicine residency (ACGME/AOA)

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

• Active and unrestricted Wisconsin medical license

• Current ACLS

• Clinical experience in a healthcare setting (typically 1+ year preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Flexible schedule and assignment-based work

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• Credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management