We are seeking Hospitalist/Nocturnist Physicians for ongoing locum coverage in Mississippi beginning February 2027. Candidates must be able to provide 7 10 shifts per month and have availability for both day and night coverage.
Assignment Details
- Start Date: February 23, 2027
- Ongoing coverage
- 7 10 shifts per month required
- Day and night availability required
- 7-on/7-off scheduling model
Schedule
- Hospitalist service operates Monday Sunday
- Day shifts: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
- Night shifts: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
- Round-robin admissions
Practice Setting
- 260-bed hospital
- Closed ICU
- Hospital Medicine service
- Family Medicine residency program
- Epic EMR
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient Hospital Medicine coverage
- Manage round-robin admissions
- Respond to codes
- Respond to rapid response teams
- No Hospital Medicine procedures required
Support Staff
Daytime Hospital Medicine coverage includes:
- 2 physicians and 2 APPs from 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
- 2 physicians and 2 APPs from 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
- Dedicated overnight physician coverage
- Additional overnight APP coverage
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license required
- Active Mississippi-address DEA required
- DEA must include Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine accepted
- AOBIM/AOMFM accepted
- ACLS required
- Flu vaccination required
- COVID vaccination preferred
- Appropriate recent clinical activity required
Ideal Candidate
A qualified Hospitalist or Nocturnist with an active Mississippi license and DEA who can commit to 7 10 shifts per month and provide a combination of day and night coverage. This is a strong fit for physicians seeking ongoing coverage in a well-supported Hospital Medicine program with a closed ICU and no required procedures.
