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Hospitalist - Nocturnist - Physician - (Internal Medicine - Hosp Nocturnist) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Houston, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/19/14
Job Description & Requirements
Hospitalist - Nocturnist - Physician - (Internal Medicine - Hosp Nocturnist) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 Hour/Day

South Texas facility seeks a Hospitalist for ongoing coverage. The schedule is 7p-7a. No procedure required but physician will supervise codes on own patients and oversee rapid response. This is an open ICU. Board-certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice physician with ACLS, TX license and CSR required. Will consider if boards are scheduled. Call today for more information!

A hospitalist nocturnist(locum tenens) is a physician who works predominantly overnight, versus practicing during the day. This physician is hired to specifically work at night and provides care to patients during this time. A hospitalist nocturnist is in the field of internal medicine and works overnight in hospital settings only. They are available to provide critical care to patients in settings where physicians are not readily available onsite.


About the Facility
Caring for families in southwest Houston since opening its doors in 1977, this 594-bed facility is committed to offering the highest caliber of medical service by way of state-of-the-art facilities and top regional physicians. The hospital frequently earns rewards and commendations for its consistently high level of care, including being named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals in 2012 by HealthGrades and in the Top 100 by Thompson Reuters for two years running (2011 and 2012). The facility is Houston's first free-standing heart hospital, and boasts a cutting edge Heart and Vascular Institute.

Facility Location
From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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