Physician​/Hospitalist​/Louisiana​/Locum tenens​/Hospitalist

Position: Physician / Hospitalist / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Hospitalist Job
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