Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist - $190 per hour in Burlington, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Burlington, NC Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: $190 per hour Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position External Position Overview One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospitalist for a long-term nocturnist locum tenens opportunity. This position offers a consistent 7-on/7-off schedule, no call responsibilities, and a manageable patient census. Providers will manage admissions, overnight inpatient care, and cross-coverage while working within an established hospital medicine team supported by Epic EMR. The assignment provides schedule consistency, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to practice in a modern community hospital conveniently located between Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Chapel Hill. Assignment Highlights Top 10% provider compensation compared to similar North Carolina Hospitalist opportunities (2026 market data) $190/hour provider compensation 7-on/7-off schedule required 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM nocturnist shifts No call responsibilities No central line requirements No procedural requirements Average census: 15–18 patients Average admissions: approximately 8 per shift Epic EMR PRN fill-in shifts may be available Local and drive-in providers preferred Active North Carolina license required prior to submission Active DEA required prior to privileging Quick starts may be considered HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission Certified HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO Job Responsibilities Provide overnight hospital medicine coverage Evaluate and admit new patients Manage inpatient admissions and care plans Provide overnight cross-coverage Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, and case management teams Participate in patient handoff and sign-out processes Complete documentation within Epic EMR Maintain quality and patient safety standards Skills & Experience Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Active North Carolina Medical License required Active DEA required BLS required ACLS required Epic experience preferred Hospitalist experience preferred Comfortable practicing independently overnight