Hospitalist / Nocturnist

Updated 11/19/25
Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Title: Hospitalist / Nocturnist
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Meridian, MS
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  • Coverage Period: 12/02/2025 Ongoing
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule (primarily nights for Nocturnist role) COVERAGE DATES
  • Start Date: December 2, 2025
  • End Date: Open/Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adults
  • Admissions: Yes
  • Rounding: Included
  • Phone Consults: Yes
  • Case Mix: General inpatient hospital medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: TBD
  • Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital equipment
  • Specialty Backup Available: Available per hospital staffing
  • Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs
  • Reason for Coverage: GO LIVE CONVERSION

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
  • Credentialing Timeline: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Standard inpatient hospitalist procedures
  • Admission and management of adult medical patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Licenses: Active Mississippi medical license required
  • Board: BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • DEA: Active DEA Certification
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS (preferred)
  • Experience: Minimum of 30 inpatient or outpatient encounters in past 12 months, or completion of hospital-affiliated accredited residency or fellowship
  • Other Qualifications: Must provide three professional references who can attest to current clinical competence, ethics, and teamwork

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage for adult patients
  • Admit, round, and discharge patients as assigned
  • Collaborate with nursing staff and APPs for coordinated care
  • Maintain thorough documentation in EMR
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and medical staff bylaws
  • Participate in GO LIVE transition support if applicable
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