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
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
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