Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in Traverse City, MI

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Hospitalist / Nocturnist Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Traverse City, MI Service Setting : Inpatient Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : 12 / 01 / 2025 Open Clinical Shift Schedule : Flexible; Night Shifts Required COVERAGE DATES 12 / 01 / 2025 Open PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Adults and Pediatric Patients (via Med / Peds Hospitalists) Patient Volume / Census : Step-down and high-acuity inpatients Admissions : Yes Rounding : Included Phone Consults : Yes Case Mix : General Hospital Medicine; Step-down and ICU-level acuity FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level : Level II Trauma Center EMR System : Cerner Office Equipment Available : Standard hospitalist tools and monitoring equipment Specialty Backup Available : Excellent specialty support Support Staff Available : Physicians, APPs, and nursing teams Reason for Coverage : Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Temporary Privileges Available : Yes Credentialing Timeline : 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active Michigan License required (unlicensed presentations not accepted) Board : BC / BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine DEA : Active DEA registration required Certifications : BLS, ACLS preferred Experience : Hospitalist or Nocturnist experience preferred Other Qualifications : Flexible schedule; comfort managing diverse patient populations; telehealth experience not required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide nocturnist hospitalist coverage for Munson Medical Center Manage adult and pediatric patients collaboratively with Med / Peds hospitalists Respond to codes and rapid responses during assigned shifts Deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care in a closed ICU and step-down unit environment Coordinate with specialists and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes Adhere to Munson Medical Center's policies, credentialing standards, and EMR documentation requirements Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous quality improvement COMMUNITY INFORMATION Traverse City, Michigan is a scenic northern Michigan community known for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Located on Grand Traverse Bay, the city offers year-round recreational opportunities, vineyards, and local festivals including the National Cherry Festival. Downtown features a vibrant arts scene, local restaurants, and proximity to the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas.