Locums Hospital Medicine Physician

Seeking a Hospital Medicine Physician to provide on-site inpatient locum tenens coverage in Frankfort, KY. The physician will participate in daily hospital medicine services, including patient management and rotating morning admission call. This opportunity offers a collaborative practice environment with an established hospitalist team.

Schedule & Coverage

· On-site hospital coverage, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

· Rotating morning admission call every other day, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM.

· Weekend and night coverage may be required.

· During morning call, the physician receives new admission calls from the Emergency Department and may distribute admissions among other providers.

· Morning admissions average approximately 2–4 patients.

· A dedicated admission provider typically covers new admissions from 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Facility & Patient Details

· Hospital Size: Approximately 105 beds

· Average Census: 60–80 patients

· Morning Admissions: Approximately 2–4 during call coverage

· Consults: Approximately 1–2 per week

Responsibilities

· Provide on-site inpatient hospital medicine coverage.

· Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients.

· Participate in the rotating morning admission call schedule.

· Respond to admission requests from the Emergency Department.

· Coordinate and distribute new admissions among available providers as appropriate.

· Collaborate with the hospitalist team and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

· Provide weekend and night coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications

· MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

· Completion of an accredited Internal or Family Medicine residency.

· Active, unrestricted Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

· Current DEA registration.

· Current BLS and ACLS certifications.