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

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401!

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
Regional Referral Hospital • Flexible Rounder & Admitter Opportunities • Ongoing Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Hospitalist Physicians for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This assignment supports one of Mississippi's premier regional referral hospitals, offering physicians the opportunity to practice high-acuity inpatient medicine within a well-established hospitalist program backed by extensive specialty resources.

Physicians may work as either a Rounder or Dedicated Admitter, providing flexibility while practicing within a collaborative, physician-focused inpatient environment.

Opportunity Highlights

• Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens
• August Start Available
• Ongoing Coverage Opportunity
• Large Regional Referral Hospital
• Flexible Rounder & Admitter Scheduling
• Dedicated Admitting Coverage
• Closed ICU Model
• No Procedures Required
• Strong Specialty & Ancillary Support
• Long-Term Assignment Potential

Schedule
Multiple hospitalist roles are available.
Rounder Position

• Dedicated inpatient rounding service
• Assigned to a single hospital floor
• Approximately 33-bed service
• Supervision of one Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
• Dedicated admitting physician available
• Occasional shared admissions during periods of exceptionally high volume

Dedicated Admitter Position

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM schedule
• Focus exclusively on Emergency Department admissions
• No APP supervision responsibilities
• Dedicated admissions workflow

Clinical Scope
Provide comprehensive inpatient hospital medicine services while collaborating closely with specialists, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Responsibilities may include:

• Daily inpatient rounding
• Management of medically complex adult patients
• Coordination of discharge planning
• Collaboration with consulting specialists
• Participation in multidisciplinary care planning
• Oversight of one APP (Rounder role only)
• Admission evaluations from the Emergency Department (Admitter role only)

Practice Environment
Practice within a mature hospital medicine program supporting one of Mississippi's leading regional referral centers.
Program features include:

• Closed ICU model
• Dedicated hospital medicine teams
• Specialty consultation readily available
• Strong ancillary clinical support
• Collaborative physician leadership
• Modern inpatient care environment
• Diverse patient population with broad clinical pathology

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active Mississippi medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Recent inpatient Hospital Medicine experience
• Comfortable managing medically complex adult patients
• Strong communication and team-based care skills

Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity

• Choice of Rounder or Dedicated Admitter role
• Clearly defined physician responsibilities
• Dedicated admitting support for rounding physicians
• Closed ICU environment
• No procedures required
• Strong specialty backup
• Collaborative hospital medicine team
• Practice at a major regional referral hospital
• Ongoing assignment with scheduling stability

About Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Known as the Hub City of South Mississippi, Hattiesburg offers an outstanding quality of life with a vibrant downtown, two universities, excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans. Physicians enjoy a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and the amenities of a growing regional medical center.

Why Physicians Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter communication
• Transparent process from presentation through placement
• Long-term relationship focus

Apply today with your updated CV to learn more about this Hospitalist Physician opportunity in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Rhino Medical is leading the charge.
Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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