Lucrative Hospitalist Locums in New Ulm, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Hospitalist Physician – Locum Tenens – New Ulm, MN

Position Overview

Seeking three Board-Certified Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in New Ulm, Minnesota, beginning January 11, 2027.

The physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient medical care in a 25-bed critical access hospital with a Level IV adult trauma designation.

Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, admissions, management of acute and chronic medical conditions, and Critical Care Unit (CCU) coverage. Physicians must be comfortable managing higher-acuity patients, including temporary ventilator management while coordinating transfers to higher levels of care.

This position offers flexible daytime scheduling with no call responsibilities.

Compensation: Hourly: $200/hr.

Assignment Details

Specialty: Hospital Medicine

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Location: New Ulm, MN

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: January 11, 2027

Contract Duration: 26 Weeks / Approximately 6 Months

Positions Available: 3

Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital

Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds

Inpatient Beds: 15

Trauma Level: Adult Level IV

EMR: Epic

Call Requirements: None

Schedule

Shift Type: Day Shifts

Typical Hours: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Flexible

Scheduled Weekday Hours: 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

Scheduled Friday/Weekend Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Weekly Commitment: Approximately 35–40 Hours

Weekend Coverage: Required Based on Available Dates

Block Scheduling: Not Available

Call: None

Dates Requiring Coverage

January 2027

January 4–7

January 18–26, Select Dates

February 2027

February 1–4

February 8–12

February 24–28

March 2027

March 8–12

March 22–30, Select Dates

April 2027

April 5–9

April 19–27, Select Dates

Additional coverage dates may become available throughout the assignment.

Patient Population / Volume

Average Daily Census: Approximately 15–25 Patients

Adult Inpatient Medical Patients

Patients Requiring Acute Medical Management

Critical Care Unit Patients

Patients Awaiting Transfer to Higher-Acuity Facilities

Patients With Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Hospitalist Services

Conduct Daily Inpatient Rounding

Evaluate and Manage New Hospital Admissions

Diagnose and Treat Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions

Manage Patients in the Critical Care Unit

Provide Temporary Ventilator Management When Necessary

Evaluate and Stabilize Higher-Acuity Patients

Respond to Medical Emergencies and Codes as Needed

Coordinate With the Onsite Emergency Department Physician

Determine Appropriate Levels of Care

Coordinate Patient Transfers to Higher-Acuity Facilities

Collaborate With Nursing and Telehealth Support Teams

Develop Individualized Treatment Plans

Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic

Clinical Environment / Support

25-Bed Critical Access Hospital

15 Inpatient Beds

Adult Level IV Trauma Designation

Critical Care Unit Available

No Dedicated Intensive Care Unit

Onsite Emergency Department Physician Available 24/7

Registered Nurse and RN Manager Support

Telehealth Support Available

No Dedicated APP Coverage

Specialist Support for Basic Floor Procedures