Locum Tenens Hospitalist Opportunity - Near Lancaster, OH
We are seeking a board-certified Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity near Lancaster, OH. This position requires a skilled hospitalist to work primarily night shifts, with some day shifts available. The ideal candidate must be experienced, flexible, and open to working at two sites. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital setting with specialty support and an open ICU.
Position Details:
- Specialty: Hospitalist
- Shift Type: Nights (7 on / 7 off), with some days available
- Shift Hours:
- Night shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
- Day shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (limited availability)
- Weekend Requirements: Yes
- On Call Requirements: None
Responsibilities:
- Daily Census: 20-25 patients per team
- Night Admissions: Low, with 5-10 admissions early in the night
- Physician Shifts:
- 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (2 physicians)
- 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (1 physician)
- Daily encounters: 10-15 per physician
- APP Shifts:
- 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (2 APPs)
- Daily encounters: 7-10 per APP
- ICU Beds: 8 beds (open ICU)
- Specialty Coverage: Cardiologist, neurologist, OB, pulmonology
Required Skills:
- Hospitalists must be skilled in intubation and preferably central lines due to the open ICU.
- Code Response: Hospitalists respond to codes.
Facility Details:
- Med-Surg Beds: 31 private rooms, can double up if needed
- EMR System: Epic
Requirements:
- Board Certification: ABMS/AOA in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, or double boarded with ABPS.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of recent hospitalist experience required.
- Procedural Logs: Must provide logs from the last 12 months, reflecting central lines, intubations, and vents.
- State License: Ohio license required (IMLC not accepted)
- COVID Vaccination: Required
Credentialing:
- Emergency/Temporary Privileges: Yes
- Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitalist to practice in a supportive, high-acuity environment with access to specialty support. If you are looking for a flexible locum tenens role with a well-structured schedule, this could be a perfect fit.
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