Hospitalist

Lafayette, United States | Posted on 03/02/2026

• Patient Demographics:
  Adults
• Patient Volume/Census:
  Average daily census of approximately 220 patients
• Admissions:
  Managed by hospitalist service as assigned
• Case Mix:
  General internal medicine inpatient cases

• Office Equipment Available:
  Standard inpatient hospital resources
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Full specialty support available
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental coverage

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Not specified

• 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

• 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