Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility In Southaven, Mississippi

• Job Reference Id:  ORD- -MD-MS
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  June - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Night Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This 300-bed facility provides comprehensive inpatient medical services with modern equipment and electronic documentation systems. The hospital maintains a collaborative healthcare environment with dedicated nursing staff and multiple advanced practice professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes. The facility operates with established protocols for hospitalist services and coordinates care through a team-based approach. This medical center supports professional development and maintains operational excellence through coordinated physician coverage.

Southaven offers entertainment and recreational activities within the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The area features local attractions including entertainment venues and agricultural tourism opportunities. Visitors can access regional tours including city tours with optional riverboat cruises and music studio visits. The region hosts various events throughout the year, including golf tournaments and community conferences that serve the local area.

The hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient care during night shifts focusing exclusively on day rounding responsibilities with no admitting duties. The clinician will work collaboratively with 3 advanced practice professionals and coordinate with 10 physicians providing daily coverage. Board certification is required along with Mississippi state license and DEA credentials at the time of presentation. The position involves managing adult patients requiring hospitalization while maintaining accurate electronic documentation. Procedures are not required for this role, which emphasizes rounding and patient management responsibilities.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Support Staff:  3 APPs, 10 physicians daily
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  days, swing
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Times:  Night shift
• Procedures Required:  Not required
• CertificationsRequired:  BC required, MS license and DEA at time of presentation

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