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

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Meridian, Mississippi, 39301!

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

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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