"Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens New Ulm, MNPosition OverviewSeeking three Board-Certified Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in New Ulm, Minnesota, beginning January 11, 2027.The physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient medical care in a 25-bed critical access hospital with a Level IV adult trauma designation.Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, admissions, management of acute and chronic medical conditions, and Critical Care Unit (CCU) coverage. Physicians must be comfortable managing higher-acuity patients, including temporary ventilator management while coordinating transfers to higher levels of care.This position offers flexible daytime scheduling with no call responsibilities.Compensation:Hourly: $200/hrAssignment DetailsSpecialty: Hospital MedicineProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Location: New Ulm, MNCoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 11, 2027Contract Duration: 26 Weeks / Approximately 6 MonthsPositions Available: 3Practice Setting: Critical Access HospitalHospital Capacity: 25 BedsInpatient Beds: 15Trauma Level: Adult Level IVEMR: EpicCall Requirements: NoneScheduleShift Type: Day ShiftsTypical Hours: 7:00 AM5:00 PM, FlexibleScheduled Weekday Hours: 7:00 AM4:30 PMScheduled Friday/Weekend Hours: 7:00 AM7:00 PMWeekly Commitment: Approximately 3540 HoursWeekend Coverage: Required Based on Available DatesBlock Scheduling: Not AvailableCall: NoneDates Requiring CoverageJanuary 2027January 47January 1826, Select DatesFebruary 2027February 14February 812February 2428March 2027March 812March 2230, Select DatesApril 2027April 59April 1927, Select DatesAdditional coverage dates may become available throughout the assignment.Patient Population / VolumeAverage Daily Census: Approximately 1525 PatientsAdult Inpatient Medical PatientsPatients Requiring Acute Medical ManagementCritical Care Unit PatientsPatients Awaiting Transfer to Higher-Acuity FacilitiesPatients With Acute and Chronic Medical ConditionsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Inpatient Hospitalist ServicesConduct Daily Inpatient RoundingEvaluate and Manage New Hospital AdmissionsDiagnose and Treat Acute and Chronic Medical ConditionsManage Patients in the Critical Care UnitProvide Temporary Ventilator Management When NecessaryEvaluate and Stabilize Higher-Acuity PatientsRespond to Medical Emergencies and Codes as NeededCoordinate With the Onsite Emergency Department PhysicianDetermine Appropriate Levels of CareCoordinate Patient Transfers to Higher-Acuity FacilitiesCollaborate With Nursing and Telehealth Support TeamsDevelop Individualized Treatment PlansMaintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in EpicClinical Environment / Support25-Bed Critical Access Hospital15 Inpatient BedsAdult Level IV Trauma DesignationCritical Care Unit AvailableNo Dedicated Intensive Care UnitOnsite Emergency Department Physician Available 24/7Registered Nurse and RN Manager SupportTelehealth Support AvailableNo Dedicated APP CoverageSpecialist Support for Basic Floor ProceduresHigher-Acuity Transfers Coordinated as NeededRequired Clinical SkillsGeneral Hospital MedicineInpatient Admissions and RoundingAcute and Chronic Disease ManagementCritical Care Unit Patient ManagementBasic Ventilator ManagementMedical Emergency StabilizationClinical Decision-Making in Critical Access SettingsPatient Transfer CoordinationMultidisciplinary Care CollaborationRequirementsBoard Certification RequiredActive Minnesota Medical License or IMLC RequiredMinimum 1 Year of Hospitalist Experience RequiredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Hospital Medicine PreferredEpic EMR Experience RequiredClean Professional and Credentialing Background Required for Emergency PrivilegesExperience Managing Adult Inpatient PatientsExperience With Hospital Admissions and RoundingAbility to Manage CCU PatientsComfort With Temporary Ventilator ManagementAbility to Coordinate Higher-Level Care TransfersStrong Clinical Judgment and Independent Decision-MakingExperience in Critical Access Hospitals PreferredSubmission RequirementsUpdated Curriculum VitaeBoard Certification DocumentationActive Minnesota Medical License or IMLC DocumentationConfirmation of January 2027 AvailabilityClean Background for Emergency Temporary PrivilegesDocumentation of Hospitalist Clinical ExperienceEpic EMR Experience ConfirmationAvailable Coverage DatesEarliest Available Start DateCredentialingEstimated Timeframe: 90 DaysEmergency Temporary Privileges: May Be Available With a Clean BackgroundMinnesota License or IMLC RequiredBoard Certification VerificationClinical Experience and Competency ReviewHospital Privileging RequiredOrientation Provided Before Assignment"
