Locum - Hospitalist - Frankfort, KY - 2027 Start
Updated 11/10/26
Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Schedule & Coverage:
- Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off.
- Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Shifts may extend until 7:00 PM when needed.
- Morning Admission Call: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM every other day.
- On-call physician handles ER admission calls and may distribute admissions among other providers.
- Weekend and night coverage may be part of the overall rotation; specific details were not provided.
- Average Morning Admissions: 2–4.
- Orientation: Shadow shift, typically 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.
- No APP coverage available for this assignment.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive inpatient hospitalist care.
- Round on approximately 15–20 patients daily.
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Manage new hospital admissions and coordinate with the ER.
- Participate in ICU rounding on a rotating basis (approximately one week per month).
- Participate in daily grand rounds on assigned floors.
- Manage inpatient consultations as needed (approximately 1–2 per week).
Clinical Setting:
- Hospital Beds: Approximately 105.
- Daily Census: Approximately 60–80 patients.
- Admission Coverage: A dedicated admit shift typically handles new admissions from 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.
- ICU Coverage: Rotating responsibility.
- Procedures: Not required.
- Ventilator Management: Not required.
Requirements:
- MD/DO degree.
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine / Hospital Medicine experience.
- DEA license
- Kentucky State License
- Recent NPDB Report generated through self query.
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