Locums Hospitalist Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Locum Tenens Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced hospital medicine nurse practitioner or physician assistant to provide locum tenens coverage at a respected community hospital in Niceville, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an app who enjoys caring for an adult inpatient population in a collaborative, low- to moderate-acuity setting with a predictable daytime schedule and no call responsibilities.

Position highlights

• Assignment:
  August and September
• Schedule:
  
  Blocks of 3–5 consecutive days available
• Typical schedule follows a week-on/week-off model
• Hours:
  
  6:00 am – 3:00 pm
• No call required

Practice details

• Hospital size: 45 beds
• Average daily census: 25–35 patients
• Average daily admissions: approximately 10
• Consults: approximately 2 per day
• Patient population: primarily elderly adults
• Trauma level: no trauma services
• Patient acuity: low to medium

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical management for hospitalized adult patients.
• Perform admissions, daily rounding, evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and case management.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Certified nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Active Florida license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Hospital medicine or inpatient experience preferred
• Current bls and acls certifications