Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Meridian, MS

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Meridian, MS Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Hospitalist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Meridian, MS • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: September 10, 2026 – Ongoing • Shift Schedule: TBD; 7-On/ 7-Off PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult Inpatient Population • Patient Volume/Census: TBD • Admissions: Round Robin Admissions • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: No • Case Mix: Hospital Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 260 Hospital Beds • Trauma Level: TBD • EMR System: Epic • Office Equipment Available: TBD • Specialty Backup Available: Critical Care and Hospital-Based Specialty Support • Support Staff Available: - Day Coverage: 2 Physicians and 2 NPPAs (7a–5p) - Day Coverage: 2 Physicians and 2 NPPAs (8a–6p) - Night Coverage: 1 Physician (7p–7a) and 1 NPPA (6p–4a) - CCU Coverage: 1 Physician (7a–7p) and NPPA Support PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: TBD COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Moderate Sedation • Respond to Codes • Respond to Rapid Response Team Activations JOB REQUIREMENTS • Active Unrestricted Mississippi Medical License • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, AOBIM, or AOMFM • Active DEA with Mississippi Address and Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 • ACLS Required • Completion of a 3-Year Residency in EM, FM, or IM; Must Demonstrate Clinical Activity with at Least 30 Patient Encounters in the Previous 12 Months or Completion of Residency/Fellowship Activities Within the Previous 24 Months • Case Logs for Previous 2 Years Required; Documentation of 40 CME Hours Within Previous 2 Years Required; Must Serve as Supervising or Backup Physician for NP and PA Providers; Telehealth Experience Not Required; Actual State License, Board Certification, DEA, and CSR (if applicable) Required at Presentation DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule • Perform admissions, evaluations, and daily patient management • Participate in round robin admissions process • Respond to codes and rapid response events • Supervise and collaborate with NP and PA providers • Document patient care activities within Epic EMR