Hospitalist Physician

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Moderate Sedation

• Respond to Codes

• Respond to Rapid Response Team Activations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Unrestricted Mississippi Medical License

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, AOBIM, or AOMFM

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

• ACLS Required

• Completion of a 3-Year Residency in EM, FM, or IM; Must Demonstrate Clinical Activity with at Least 30 Patient Encounters in the Previous 12 Months or Completion of Residency/Fellowship Activities Within the Previous 24 Months

• Case Logs for Previous 2 Years Required; Documentation of 40 CME Hours Within Previous 2 Years Required; Must Serve as Supervising or Backup Physician for NP and PA Providers; Telehealth Experience Not Required; Actual State License, Board Certification, DEA, and CSR (if applicable) Required at Presentation

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