Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Rochester, New Hampshire Hospitalist Opening

Clinical Role

Join an established Hospitalist team in Rochester, New Hampshire, providing daytime Hospitalist coverage beginning October 1, 2026, for an initial three-month assignment.

The position is designed for a seasoned Hospitalist who can comfortably manage a higher patient volume, with providers handling approximately 14-24 patients per day. Providers will also provide consultations to the behavioral health and rehabilitation units.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

October 1, 2026

Contract Length:

3 months

Schedule:

• 1 physician position on days
• 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Provider is on-call for the entirety of the shift
• Once the shift is completed, the provider is not expected to be called or called back
• Two orientation/shadow shifts
• Both orientation shifts are 12 hours

Coverage Model:

• Daytime Hospitalist coverage
• Open ICU
• Tele-intensivist involvement
• Consultation coverage for behavioral health and rehabilitation units
• Experienced providers encouraged to apply

Position Highlights

• October 1, 2026 start
• 3-month assignment
• 6:00 AM-6:00 PM day shifts
• On-call throughout the scheduled shift
• No call-back after the shift is completed
• Two 12-hour orientation/shadow shifts
• Census of approximately 14-24 patients
• Approximately 4-5 daily admissions
• Approximately 4-6 consultations per day
• Consults to behavioral health and rehabilitation units
• Approximately 14-24 patients rounded on daily
• Open ICU
• Virtual intensivist support
• Support from PT, OT, SLP, case managers, and respiratory therapy
• ED and surgery support for procedures
• Board Certified required
• Active New Hampshire license required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Inpatient

Open ICU

Behavioral Health Unit

Rehabilitation Unit

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide daytime Hospitalist coverage
• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients
• Round on approximately 14-24 patients per day
• Manage approximately 4-5 daily admissions
• Provide consultations to the behavioral health unit
• Provide consultations to the rehabilitation unit
• Complete approximately 4-6 consultations per day
• Manage acutely ill hospitalized patients
• Participate in on-call responsibilities during the scheduled shift
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary support teams
• Work with the ED and surgical teams when procedures require assistance
• Manage patients in an open ICU setting with tele-intensivist support
• Document patient care appropriately

Patient Volume

• Hospital census: approximately 14-24 patients
• Approximately 14-24 patients rounded on per day
• Approximately 4-5 admissions per day
• Approximately 4-6 consultations per day
• Experienced providers comfortable managing 22+ encounters are encouraged to apply

Consult Responsibilities

Consultations are provided to:

• Behavioral health unit
• Rehabilitation unit

Approximately 4-6 consults are expected per day.

Call Responsibilities

Call Type:

On-site call during scheduled shift

Call Schedule:

6:00 AM-6:00 PM

The provider is on-call for the entirety of the scheduled 12-hour shift.

Once the shift is completed, the provider is not expected to be called or called back.

ICU Coverage

ICU Type:

Open ICU

A virtual intensivist is available to manage drips and ventilators and provide additional critical care support.

Support & Team

The provider will work with a multidisciplinary team that includes:

• PT
• OT
• SLP
• Case managers
• Respiratory therapy
• Virtual intensivist
• Emergency Department staff
• Surgical team

The virtual intensivist manages drips and ventilators, while the ED and surgery teams assist with procedures.

Orientation

Providers will complete:

• One orientation/shadow shift
• One additional shadow shift
• Both shifts are 12 hours

Requirements

• Board Certified - Required
• Active New Hampshire Medical License - Required
• Hospitalist experience - Required
• Seasoned providers comfortable managing 22+ encounters encouraged
• Ability to manage inpatient admissions and consultations
• Ability to provide behavioral health and rehabilitation consultations
• Ability to work in an open ICU environment

Credentialing

An active New Hampshire medical license is required.

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.

EMR System:

Not provided

Organization & Team

• Established Hospitalist service
• Daytime Hospitalist position
• 6:00 AM-6:00 PM shifts
• Open ICU
• Virtual intensivist support
• Behavioral health consultations
• Rehabilitation consultations
• Multidisciplinary support staff
• Approximately 14-24 patient census
• Approximately 4-5 admissions daily
• Approximately 4-6 consults daily
• Experienced Hospitalists encouraged to apply

About Rochester, New Hampshire

Location & Access: Rochester is located in southeastern New Hampshire, providing convenient access to the Seacoast, the White Mountains, and larger communities throughout New Hampshire and New England.

Lifestyle & Community: Rochester offers a comfortable New England community atmosphere with local restaurants, shops, parks, community events, and easy access to nearby coastal communities.

Outdoor Recreation: The surrounding region offers hiking, biking, fishing, boating, skiing, and access to New Hampshire's lakes, forests, mountains, and coastline.

Attractions: Rochester is within driving distance of New Hampshire's Seacoast, Portsmouth, the White Mountains, and numerous historic towns and outdoor destinations throughout the region.

Quality of Life: Rochester combines a community-oriented New England setting with convenient access to both coastal and mountain recreation, making it an appealing location for a Hospitalist locum assignment.

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