Hospitalist/Nocturnist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Hospitalist/Nocturnist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Saranac Lake, New York
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 21, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Days, 6:30 AM - 6:30PM; Nights, 6:30PM – 6:30AM
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• 10/21 - 11/3 nights
  
• 11/18 - 12/1 nights
  
• 11/25 - 11/26 days
  
• 12/23 - 12/24 days

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Less than 20 patients per day (Med/Surg: 8-12, ICU: 3.6)
  
• Case Mix: Med/Surg and ICU patients
  
• Rounding: Yes, rounding on Med/Surg and ICU patients (APP rounds on Med/Surg)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Support Staff Available: APP (APRN/PA) coverage during day shift
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: Expedited Credentialing
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Vent management
  
• Central Line insertion
  
• Intubation
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active New York medical license
  
• DEA: Active DEA
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage ICU patients including ventilator management, central line insertion, and intubation.
  
• Provide 12-hour night shift coverage for hospitalist service.
  
• Supervise and collaborate with APP who rounds on med/surg patients.
  
• Monitor and manage average daily census of 8-12 med/surg and 3.6 ICU patients.
  
• Ensure timely documentation and patient care coordination.