Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in Meridian, MS

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Meridian, Mississippi, 39301!

About The Position

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 :

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Benefits :

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.

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