Hospitalist Physician

Tennessee - Western Tennessee

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• Locum tenens hospitalist position

• 24-hour solo coverage at a rural hospital

  • Typically 12-15 hours of active work, remainder on call

  • Sleeping amenities available on-site or nearby

• Critical Access Hospital

  • 29 inpatient beds

  • 6 ICU beds

• Providers must be comfortable with independent decision-making and procedures

• March 4 - March 9

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

• ACLS required

• Must be comfortable performing all required procedures independently

• Setting: Inpatient hospitalist service

• Patient volume: Approximately 10-18 patients

• Procedures required:

  • Central and arterial lines

  • Intubations

  • Ventilator management

  • Paracentesis

  • Thoracentesis

• EMR: Altera Paragon

• Providers evaluate patients in the Emergency Department at the time of admission

• Sleeping accommodations: On-site call room; meals provided

• Credentialing timeframe: Approximately 30 days

  • Emergency/expedited privileges may be available

• Credentialing: Expedited locums process

• Strong, collegial communication with nursing and administrative staff

• Ability to manage higher acuity patients in a rural, resource-limited setting

• Comfort performing intubations and procedures without backup

• Willingness to provide in-the-moment teaching and support to nursing staff

• Approachable, team-oriented mindset

• A+ rated malpractice insurance

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing

• Prepaid travel and lodging

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness