Physician - Hospitalist

Job Description

We are seeking a Hospitalist for a locum tenens nocturnist assignment in South Carolina. This opportunity begins on Nov 15, 2025, with a 30-day contract and primarily night shifts. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Hospital Medicine and able to manage a range of acute and chronic conditions in a hospital setting.

Job Details

• Location: South Carolina
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2025
• LOA: 30 days
• Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist
• Schedule: Nights, more than likely; exact hours to be determined; minimum availability of 7 or more shifts per month

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage patients with sepsis and bacteremia
• Treat pneumonia (community-acquired, healthcare-associated, aspiration)
• Address congestive heart failure exacerbation
• Care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
• Manage acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
• Treat uncontrolled diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
• Evaluate and rule out chest pain/acute coronary syndromes
• Address upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding
• Manage cellulitis and soft tissue infections
• Evaluate cases of syncope and near syncope
• Treat hypertensive urgency and emergency

Additional Information

• Board certification in Hospital Medicine required
• Must be residency trained and specialty certified
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required
• Proof of CME, case logs, diplomas, and immunization records required
• Must complete 8 hours of Stroke CME and 8 hours of Trauma CME
• In-person EMR training required prior to first shift; does not require privileging before training
• Texas license required
• Must be able to provide copies of SS card, driver's license, and a color photo as part of the credentialing process

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.