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Hospitalist Physician

Employer
Palm Health Resources
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Salary
Commensurate
Closing date
Jul 30, 2026
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Specialty
Hospital Medicine, Nocturnist
Position Type
Physician
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Hospital / Medical Center
Employment Type
Permanent

Job Details

Locum Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician Opportunity Family Medicine Preferred / Internal MedicinePosition Overview
Palm Health Resources is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for a locum tenens Nocturnist Hospitalist opportunity. This role offers the opportunity to provide inpatient coverage in a critical access hospital setting while working independently and delivering comprehensive care to an adult patient population.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a broad range of inpatient medical conditions, working autonomously overnight, and providing high-quality care in a collaborative clinical environment. Family Medicine physicians with strong inpatient experience are preferred.
Opportunity Highlights
  • Locum tenens inpatient Nocturnist Hospitalist position
  • Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
  • Start date: October 1
  • Critical access hospital setting
  • Solo overnight coverage model
  • Average of 36 admissions per night shift
  • Manage a diverse adult inpatient population
  • Full spectrum inpatient medical care
  • Opportunity to work with resident learners
  • Collaborative healthcare team environment
Procedure Experience Preferred
Candidates with experience and comfort performing the following procedures are highly preferred:
  • Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
  • Intubation
  • Thoracentesis
  • Paracentesis
  • Midline placement
  • Central line placement
  • Arterial line placement
Candidate Requirements
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine candidates preferred
  • Prior inpatient Hospitalist experience required/preferred
  • Comfortable practicing independently in a critical access environment
  • Procedure experience strongly preferred
  • Teaching or resident supervision experience preferred
  • Board Eligible candidates must meet applicable eligibility requirements
  • Visa sponsorship is not available
  • New graduates will not be considered

This is an excellent opportunity for a Hospitalist physician seeking a locum assignment with a high degree of autonomy, meaningful inpatient responsibilities, and the ability to make an immediate impact within a close-knit healthcare environment.

To learn more about this opportunity or discuss your availability, please contact Palm Health Resources today.

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