Hospitalist/Nocturnist
Updated 11/19/25
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
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 Internal Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Lafayette, Louisianna Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital Medicine Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: June 2025 Ongoing CLINICAL SHIFT SCHEDULE Physicians (MD/DO): 7 AM 7 PM: 11 rounders/admitters 7 PM 7 AM: 1 Nocturnist NP/PA: 7 AM 7 PM: 2 rounders/admitters/cross-cover call 7 PM 7 AM: 1 NP/PA cross-cover call/admitter
PATIENT INFORMATION Annual Volume: 73,000 Patients Per Day: 215 EMS Admissions: 35% Admission Rate: 32%
FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level II ED Beds & Fast Track Beds: 35 ICU Status: Closed ICU Specialty Backup: Full specialty backup available EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes State License Requirement: Active state license required Immunization
Requirements: Flu and other immunizations required Privileging Timeframe: 60 90 days (expedited privileges available for clean files)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Hourly Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General hospitalist duties including admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage
JOB REQUIREMENTS Board Certification: MD/DO: BC/BE in Internal Medicine (IM) with 2 years of hospitalist experience Other Certifications: ACLS & BLS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage, including admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage Work in collaboration with NP/PAs and specialty backup teams Utilize Ochsner EPIC EMR system for documentation Participate in orientation and EMR training upon onboarding
PATIENT INFORMATION Annual Volume: 73,000 Patients Per Day: 215 EMS Admissions: 35% Admission Rate: 32%
FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level II ED Beds & Fast Track Beds: 35 ICU Status: Closed ICU Specialty Backup: Full specialty backup available EMR System: Ochsner EPIC
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes State License Requirement: Active state license required Immunization
Requirements: Flu and other immunizations required Privileging Timeframe: 60 90 days (expedited privileges available for clean files)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Hourly Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General hospitalist duties including admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage
JOB REQUIREMENTS Board Certification: MD/DO: BC/BE in Internal Medicine (IM) with 2 years of hospitalist experience Other Certifications: ACLS & BLS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage, including admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage Work in collaboration with NP/PAs and specialty backup teams Utilize Ochsner EPIC EMR system for documentation Participate in orientation and EMR training upon onboarding
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service