Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Southaven, Mississippi

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-196766-MD-MS
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 300-bed facility provides comprehensive inpatient medical services supported by modern equipment and electronic documentation systems. The hospital maintains a collaborative healthcare environment with dedicated nursing staff and multiple advanced practice professionals to support quality patient outcomes. The facility operates with established protocols for hospitalist services and coordinates care through a team-based approach. Clinical operations are conducted on-site to ensure continuous and coordinated inpatient care delivery.

About the Facility Location

Southaven offers a range of entertainment and recreational activities within the greater Memphis metropolitan area. Local attractions include outdoor spaces and agricultural tourism destinations, providing options for leisure during time away from clinical duties. Visitors also benefit from proximity to Memphis, where riverboat cruises on the Mississippi River and food tours in downtown Memphis are accessible within a short distance. The region supports year-round activities and community events suited to varied interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide comprehensive inpatient care during night shifts, focusing on rounding responsibilities with no admitting duties. The clinician will work collaboratively with 3 advanced practice professionals and coordinate with 10 physicians providing daily coverage. Board certification is required, along with a Mississippi state license and DEA credentials at the time of presentation. The position involves managing adult patients requiring hospitalization while maintaining accurate electronic documentation. Procedures are not required for this role, which emphasizes rounding and patient management responsibilities. No call responsibilities are required outside of assigned shift hours.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 3 advanced practice professionals, 10 physicians
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: days, swing
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Night shift
• Procedures Required: Not required
• Certifications Required: Board certification required; Mississippi state license and DEA required at time of presentation