Locums Hospital Medicine Physician

Practice hospital medicine at a 204-bed acute care hospital in Inverness, FL. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, travel reimbursement, and dedicated locums support.

Opportunity Highlights

• Compensation: $200+ per hour, based on experience.
• Travel: All travel expenses reimbursed in addition to hourly compensation.
• Schedule: 7-on/7-off blocks preferred; most availability will be considered.
• Day Shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
• Additional Coverage: Night, weekend, and call coverage may be needed. Scheduling will vary based on coverage needs and patient census.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 25 patients per provider per day.
• Clinical Support: ICU/critical care team support and daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Hospitalists follow ICU patients, with critical care consultation for all ICU patients. Most critical care management is handled by the ICU team.
• No Code Responsibilities: Hospitalists do not run codes.
• Dedicated Support: 24/7 locums consultant available to coordinate scheduling and book shifts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hospitalized patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct daily patient rounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage inpatient medical conditions and monitor patient progress.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication and patient handoffs.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Hospitalist experience required.
• Active Florida medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Cerner experience preferred.