Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Saranac Lake, NY

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
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Saranac Lake, New York
  
• Facility: Adirondack - Physician Services
  
• Health System: Iroquois Healthcare Association
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Nights, 6:30PM – 6:30AM
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• 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)
  

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

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

• Vent management
  
• Central Line insertion
  
• Intubation
  

• Licenses: Active New York medical license
  

• 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.