Physician - Hospitalist

Job Description

We are seeking a Hospitalist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a trauma center in Missouri. This opportunity starts on Mar 2, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with both day and night shifts alongside a collaborative team. The hospitalist will provide care in a 590-bed facility with full specialty support, an open ICU staffed by intensivists, and a 24/7 critical care program. No procedures are required for this role.

Job Details

• Location: Missouri
• Facility Type: Trauma Center
• Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist
• Schedule:
• 6 physicians (7am-7pm; 1 admitting & 5 rounding)
• 3 NP/PAs (7am-7pm, rounding)
• 1 NP/PA (5pm-5am, cross coverage)
• 1 physician (7pm-7am, admitting)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide inpatient care at a trauma center
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including intensivists and advanced practice providers
• Manage patients in an open ICU setting with intensivist support
• Participate in a 24/7 critical care program
• Admit and round on patients according to scheduled shifts
• No procedural duties required

Additional Information

• Active Missouri state license, board certification, and active DEA/CSR required
• Experience in a hospitalist or acute care setting preferred

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.