Hospitalist

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Saranac Lake, NY Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position 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.