Locums Hospital Medicine Physician
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking qualified Hospital Medicine Physicians to provide locums coverage at a 300+ bed acute care hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. This opportunity offers day, swing, and nocturnist shifts with no call responsibilities. Physicians will provide inpatient care for a diverse patient population, including rounding on medical patients and covering an open ICU.
Schedule & Coverage
Multiple shift options are available:
- Day Hospitalist: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Swing Shift: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM, with possible extension until 5:00 AM depending on patient volume and coverage needs.
- Nocturnist: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Additional Details:
- On-site coverage.
- Weekends and nights required, depending on assigned shift.
- No call responsibilities.
Facility & Patient Details
- Acute care hospital with 300+ beds.
- Average daily census: 140–160 patients.
- Approximately 25–30 admissions per 24-hour period.
- Physicians typically round on 18–22 patients per day.
- Diverse patient population.
- Open ICU coverage included.
- Consults are part of the overall patient volume.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients.
- Conduct daily rounds and manage approximately 18–22 patients per day.
- Evaluate and manage new admissions, averaging 25–30 per 24-hour period across the service.
- Provide coverage for patients in the open ICU.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and complex medical conditions.
- Coordinate care with specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
- Complete timely and accurate medical documentation.
- Support continuity of care through effective communication and handoffs.
Qualifications
- medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Active New Hampshire medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current DEA registration.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.