Hospitalist Locums Physician Oxford Mississippi
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Job description
Hospitalist Locums Physician Needed | Oxford, Mississippi
Locums Hospital Medicine | ASAP Start | Ongoing Coverage
WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking a qualified Hospitalist Physician for an opportunity in Mississippi with an ASAP start. This position offers the opportunity to provide inpatient care in a 217-bed hospital with an open ICU co-managed by Intensivists and Pulmonology.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable supervising advanced practice providers, responding to codes and rapid response teams, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a teaching hospital environment.
Assignment Highlights
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Start Date: ASAP
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Practice Setting: Inpatient Hospital Medicine
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Hospital Size: 217 beds
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ICU Model: Open ICU, co-managed with Intensivists and Pulmonology
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Night Coverage: 2 physicians and 1 APP
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Clinical Support: Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) program on-site
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EMR: Epic with MModal
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Procedures: None required
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive inpatient care to hospitalized patients.
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Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and coordinate ongoing care.
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Supervise and collaborate with midlevel providers (NPs/PAs).
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Respond to hospital codes and rapid response team (RRT) calls.
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Collaborate with Intensivists and Pulmonology for the management of critically ill patients in the open ICU.
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Work within a multidisciplinary hospital team and teaching environment.
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Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation using Epic and MModal.
Requirements
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MD or DO
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BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred
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Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license required
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Active DEA registration.
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Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications required.
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Ability to supervise NPs/PAs and respond to codes and rapid response calls.
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Comfort practicing in an open ICU environment.
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No procedures required.
Why WPA Medicine Staffing?
WPA Medicine Staffing connects qualified physicians with rewarding locum tenens opportunities. We provide personalized recruitment support throughout the placement process and work closely with providers to identify assignments that align with their clinical experience, credentials, and availability.
Interested in This Opportunity?
Contact me today to learn more about this Hospitalist opportunity in Mississippi!
Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter | WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
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