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Locum Physician; MD/DO - Hospitalist in Lafayette, LA
Job in
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70503, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Adelphi Locums
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Internal Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location:
Lafayette, LA
Employer:
Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title:
Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location:
Lafayette, LA
Service Setting:
Inpatient
Coverage Type:
Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift
Schedule:
Day rounding shifts, 7:00a 7:00p COVERAGE DATES
Start date:
March 1, 2026
Ongoing coverage needed
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics:
Adults
Patient Volume/Census:
Average daily census of approximately 220 patients
Admissions:
Managed by hospitalist service as assigned
Rounding:
Included
Phone Consults:
As required
Case Mix:
General internal medicine inpatient cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
Office Equipment Available:
Standard inpatient hospital resources
Specialty Backup Available:
Full specialty support available
Support Staff Available: 11 daytime hospitalist rounders, 1 nocturnist, 2 daytime NP/PA rounders, 1 NP/PA nocturnist
Reason for Coverage:
Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges
Required:
Yes
Credentialing Timeline:
Approximately 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Not specified
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses:
Active Louisiana medical license required
Board:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine through ABMS;
Board Eligible within 5 years
DEA:
Active DEA with Louisiana address required
Certifications:
BLS and ACLS required
Experience:
Residency trained in Internal Medicine
Other
Qualifications:
CME and case logs from past 2 years required; complete credentialing documentation required; H-1B and J-1 visa candidates accepted
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients
Perform daily rounding and coordinate patient care plans
Collaborate with NP/PA staff and specialty consultants
Manage admissions, discharges, and ongoing inpatient treatment
Document patient encounters accurately and timely
Participate in a team-based hospitalist coverage model
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