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Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist) – Locum Tenens Job in Englewood, Colorado

Explore a hospitalist physician and nocturnist locum tenens opportunity in Englewood, Colorado, serving the Denver metropolitan area. Join an on-site hospital medicine team providing high-acuity inpatient care, collaborative overnight coverage, and structured 12-hour shifts in a large acute-care and trauma-center environment. Englewood offers convenient access to Denver’s dining, arts, and entertainment, along with beautiful Colorado foothills and abundant outdoor recreation.

Locum Tenens Hospitalist Job Details

• Location: Englewood, Colorado, near Denver
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,390–$7,570
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 12 weeks, through March 26, 2027
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; primarily 12-hour overnight shifts such as 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Limited 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. coverage may be requested based on scheduling needs
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Call: No call requirement
• Practice Setting: On-site hospital medicine within a large acute-care and trauma-center environment
• Openings: 10
• Orientation: Electronic medical record training and a shadowing day provided

Nocturnist Physician Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• At least 1 year of hospital medicine or inpatient physician experience required; 2 or more years preferred
• Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant specialty required
• Active Colorado physician licensure required at the time of presentation; interstate compact licensure is not available for this opportunity
• Ability to provide on-site overnight hospitalist coverage and manage admissions in a busy inpatient setting
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and collaborative skills

Hospitalist Physician Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit hospital medicine patients during assigned shifts, with approximately 8–10 daily admissions across the service
• Provide cross-coverage and respond to rapid responses and urgent inpatient needs when assigned
• Manage admissions, consultations, and acute changes in patient condition within the scope of hospital medicine practice
• Collaborate with additional nocturnists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and in-house specialty services
• Coordinate timely handoffs and communicate clear treatment plans to the daytime care team
• Work within a trauma-center environment while coordinating trauma-related care with the surgical team
• No ICU rounding, ventilator management, or procedures are required for this role

Apply now for this Colorado hospitalist locum tenens opportunity and join the Denver-area hospital medicine team.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.