Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Nocturnist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Southaven, MS

• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: August 2026 - Ongoing

• Shift Schedule: TBD; Nocturnist Coverage

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult Inpatient Population

• Patient Volume/Census: TBD

• Phone Consults: As Needed

• Case Mix: General Hospital Medicine, ICU Support, Neurology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, and Gastroenterology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 339 Inpatient Beds

• ICU Beds: 36 Dedicated ICU Beds

• EMR System: Epic with MModal

• Specialty Backup Available: Neurology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology

• Support Staff Available:

- Day Coverage: 10 Physicians and 3 PA/NPs

- Night Coverage: 2 Physicians and 1 PA/NP

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: TBD

• Flu Vaccine: Required

• COVID Vaccine: Required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• No Procedures Required

• Respond to Codes

• Respond to Rapid Response Team Activations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Unrestricted Mississippi Medical License

• DEA: Active DEA with Mississippi Address and Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Certifications: ACLS Required

• Education: Completion of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency

• Experience: Minimum 2 Years of Recent Clinical Experience

• Case Logs: Documentation for Previous 2 Years Required

• CME: Proof of CME Activity for Previous 2 Years Required

• Fellowship: Preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overnight inpatient hospitalist coverage

• Manage hospitalized adult patients

• Collaborate with specialists and multidisciplinary care teams

• Respond to codes and rapid response events

• Provide support within an open ICU environment

• Document patient care activities in Epic

• Deliver high-quality inpatient care