Locum Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician Opportunity West Virginia

Locum Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician Opportunity Family Medicine Preferred / Internal Medicine

Position Overview

Palm Health Resources is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for a locum tenens Nocturnist Hospitalist opportunity. This role offers the opportunity to provide inpatient coverage in a critical access hospital setting while working independently and delivering comprehensive care to an adult patient population.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a broad range of inpatient medical conditions, working autonomously overnight, and providing high-quality care in a collaborative clinical environment. Family Medicine physicians with strong inpatient experience are preferred.

Opportunity Highlights

• Locum tenens inpatient Nocturnist Hospitalist position
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Start date: October 1
• Critical access hospital setting
• Solo overnight coverage model
• Average of 36 admissions per night shift
• Manage a diverse adult inpatient population
• Full spectrum inpatient medical care
• Opportunity to work with resident learners
• Collaborative healthcare team environment

Procedure Experience Preferred

Candidates with experience and comfort performing the following procedures are highly preferred:

• Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
• Intubation
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Midline placement
• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine candidates preferred
• Prior inpatient Hospitalist experience required/preferred
• Comfortable practicing independently in a critical access environment
• Procedure experience strongly preferred
• Teaching or resident supervision experience preferred
• Board Eligible candidates must meet applicable eligibility requirements
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• New graduates will not be considered

This is an excellent opportunity for a Hospitalist physician seeking a locum assignment with a high degree of autonomy, meaningful inpatient responsibilities, and the ability to make an immediate impact within a close-knit healthcare environment.

To learn more about this opportunity or discuss your availability, please contact Palm Health Resources today.