Locum Hospitalist | 7 on 7 off Blocks | No Call | Ephrata, PA
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Job description
We are seeking a Locum Hospitalist to provide inpatient coverage in Ephrata, PA. This opportunity offers 12 hour daytime shifts with no call, flexible block scheduling & PRN options, making it a great fit for physicians seeking predictable hospital based coverage.
The physician will be responsible for inpatient admissions & rounding on a primarily elderly patient population in a rural community setting. The role includes approximately 15 patients per day, with 7 to 10 admissions and 4 to 6 rounding patients per shift.
Job Responsibilities
• Perform admissions & evaluate newly admitted patients
• Round on hospitalized patients
• Diagnose & manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop & adjust treatment plans
• Review laboratory, imaging & diagnostic results
• Coordinate patient care with nursing and other healthcare professionals
• Provide appropriate consultations and referrals when needed
• Maintain accurate & timely documentation in EPIC
• Support continuity of care throughout hospitalization
• Collaborate with the cross cover APP team for floor coverage & admissions
• Practice within a closed ICU environment
• No procedures required
Qualifications
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Internal Medicine preferred
• Family Medicine physicians may be considered
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or IMLC LOQ required for submission
• Active DEA registration required
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to provide inpatient hospitalist care
• Strong clinical communication & documentation skills
• EPIC experience preferred
Working Hours
• Day shifts
• 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 12 hour shifts
• Scheduled coverage with no call
• Block schedules & individual shifts available
• Approximately 7 to 14 shifts per month
• PRN coverage options available
• Assignment begins November 9, 2026
• Coverage needed through April 30, 2027
Skills
• Inpatient Medicine
• Patient Admissions
• Inpatient Rounding
• Acute & Chronic Disease Management
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Care Coordination
• Patient Management
• EPIC Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration