Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-MD-136990 Profession: Physician Specialty: Hospitalist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Meridian, Mississippi Coverage Period: Feb 23, 2027 - Ongoing Shift Schedule: Night, 7p - 7a Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 260 EMR System: Epic PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (ABIM/ABFM) Licenses: Active unrestricted MS medical license, DEA with MS address and Schedules II-V DEA / CDS: Active DEA with MS address and CDS (Schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5) required Certifications: ACLS Experience: Residency trained in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine; must demonstrate provision of inpatient or outpatient services to at least 30 patients in the last 12 months or have completed a hospital-affiliated accredited residency, special clinical fellowship or research case log over past 24 months Other Qualifications: COVID vaccination preferred, FLU vaccination required; active state license and board certification in hand required for presentation DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide hospitalist coverage including admissions, rounds, and discharges on a 7-on/7-off schedule. Respond to codes and rapid response teams (RRTs) as needed. Work night shifts (7p-7a) and occasional day shifts (7a-5p or 8a-6p) as required. Collaborate with NPPAs and other support staff in a closed ICU setting. Manage patient care with no procedures required; focus on medical management and rounding.