Physician - Hospitalist

Job Description

 We are seeking a board-certified Hospitalist Physician for a 12-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-campus healthcare system in Mississippi. This opportunity offers a mix of day and night shifts at a Trauma Center and a non-designated trauma facility. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a patient panel of 10-12 patients, handling admissions and discharges, and working in a fast-paced environment with robust specialist backup. This role requires proficiency with Epic EMR and an active Mississippi medical license. The assignment begins soon with potential for extension.

Job Details:

Location: Mississippi

Facility Type: Multi-campus healthcare system (Trauma Center and non-designated trauma facility)

Start Date: Immediate

LOA: 12 days (with potential for extension)

Provider Type Needed: Board-Certified Hospitalist Physician

Schedule: 10-hour and 12-hour shifts, days and nights

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage routine medicine service on the main and secondary campuses

• Handle a daily patient panel of 10-12 patients

• Process approximately 3 admissions and discharges per day

• Maintain and improve patient length of stay metrics

• Collaborate with multi-specialty teams including Critical Care, Pulmonology, Cardiology, and various surgical services

• Utilize Epic EMR for patient documentation and care coordination

• Provide high-quality patient care in a main campus and secondary campus setting

• Work effectively in both a Intensive Care Unit and a Critical Care Unit

• Adapt to an open model of care delivery

• Participate in the care of patients across various specialty areas, including the on-site Cancer Center and Stroke Center

Additional Information:

• Must be comfortable working in a Trauma Center environment

• Ability to manage critically ill patients and coordinate transfers when necessary

• Opportunity to work swing shifts (5p-9p) may be available

• Familiarity with multi-campus healthcare systems is beneficial

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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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.