Hospitalist Physician

Locum Physician Hospital Medicine - Adult
Putnam, Connecticut

Flexible 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts Open ICU with No Procedures Required

Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospitalist seeking an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in New England? We are seeking skilled Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians to provide inpatient coverage. Featuring flexible 12-hour block scheduling, a manageable community hospital census, APP support, and no procedural or code requirements, this assignment offers a streamlined practice setting with fast credentialing.
The Opportunity
Step into a community hospital environment, providing high-quality inpatient medicine care alongside supportive clinical staff and Advanced Practice Providers.

• Clinical Scope: Manage general inpatient hospital medicine admissions and floor care, including:
  
  • Evaluating and managing adult inpatient floor admissions and rounding
    
  • Managing patients within an open ICU setting
    
  • Collaborating directly with on-duty APPs and multidisciplinary support teams
    
• Procedural & Emergency Expectations:
  
  • Procedures: Zero procedures required.
    
  • Codes & Rapid Responses: Not required in most cases (handled by designated emergency teams).
    
• The Schedule: Flexible block scheduling available for day and/or night coverage.
  
  • Shift Structure: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM 7:00 AM).
    
  • Assignment Duration: Immediate start available with ongoing coverage needs.
    
• Logistics: Full malpractice coverage ($1M/$3M claims-made), travel, and lodging provided.
  

Candidate Requirements

• Degree & Board Status: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Connecticut State Medical License (or IMLC eligibility).
  
• Life Support: Active BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  
• Background: Clean background for expedited credentialing and privilege processing.
  

If you are a Hospitalist available for flexible day or night coverage in Connecticut, we invite you to apply. This position is essential for supporting local acute-care capacity apply today to connect with our recruitment team!