Hospitalist Locum Tenens Physician
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Job description
Position Overview
One of our Partners is seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician for a Nocturnist locum tenens opportunity in a hospital-based setting.
This assignment offers predictable scheduling, manageable admissions, and strong team support, making it ideal for providers seeking consistent overnight hospitalist coverage.
Provider Pay Ranking: Top ~10% of nocturnist locum roles (2026 market data)
Assignment Highlights
- 7-on / 7-off schedule
- Night shifts:
- 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Some shifts: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- 12-hour shifts
- 14–15 shifts per month
- 1 of 3 nocturnists covering overnight
- 10–12 admissions per night
- No procedures required
- EMR: Epic
- Travel reimbursed per policy
- Malpractice insurance covered
- HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency
- HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO
Typical Work Expectations
- Admit and manage overnight hospitalist patients
- Coordinate care with ED and inpatient teams
- Cross-cover existing patients
- Work collaboratively with nocturnist team
- Maintain efficient admission workflow
Job Responsibilities
- Admit 10–12 patients per night
- Manage inpatient care overnight
- Coordinate with ED and consulting services
- Provide cross-coverage support
- Document all care in Epic