Hospitalist / Nocturnist
Updated 10/13/25
39301, Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
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
• 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
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service