Hospitalist Physician - Medford, Oregon

Job Description
Join a dynamic inpatient team at a busy community hospital, providing comprehensive care to adult patients across day and night shifts. This locum tenens hospitalist role offers full-time coverage with 12-hour shifts, a steady patient load, and the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of specialty services. Flexible start dates from February 2027 and a supportive credentialing process ensure a smooth transition.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient (Hospital)
• Start Date: February 2027 (through August 2027)
• Schedule: 07:00 – 19:00 and 19:00 – 07:00 (full-time, 12 guaranteed hours per day)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Medford, OR
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, and manage adult inpatients throughout the hospital stay.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including surgery, cardiology, neurology, and radiology.
• Conduct daily rounds, update progress notes, and ensure accurate order entry in the EMR.
• Provide nocturnist coverage, respond to rapid response calls, and oversee patient safety initiatives.
• Facilitate discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and consulting services.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Oregon.
• DEA registration required.
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient hospitalist experience preferred.
• Ability to complete credentialing within an estimated 120-day timeframe.

Working Hours

• Day shift: 07:00 – 19:00 (12 guaranteed hours, overtime after 13 hours)
• Night shift: 19:00 – 07:00 (same structure)
• Full-time schedule, Monday – Friday, with a typical patient load of ~15 encounters per shift.

Skills

• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage acute issues and respond to rapid-response events.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as standard practice.