Hospitalist Physician (Hospitalist Coverage)

Quick Facts

• Start: ASAP / ongoing

• Coverage duration: Ongoing, currently unknown

• Shifts: Day 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Swing 5:00 PM–1:00 AM (may extend to 5:00 AM based on volume); Nocturnist 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

• Daily census: 140–160 patients

• Admissions: ~25–30 per 24 hours

• Individual provider census: 18–22 patients per day

• ICU model: Open ICU

• Procedures: Not required

• Vent management: Not required

Description

Ongoing hospitalist coverage is needed starting ASAP, providing day, swing, and nocturnist shifts. You will manage a high-volume inpatient service with an open ICU model, rounding in the ICU when needed. The role does not require procedures or ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitalist coverage across assigned shifts

• Manage daily inpatient census (typically 18–22 patients per provider)

• Round in the ICU when needed under an open ICU model

Requirements

• Active medical licensure to practice in the coverage location

• Ability to work assigned hospitalist shifts

• Ability to manage high patient census and admissions

Benefits

• Ongoing coverage need with immediate start (ASAP)