Hospitalist job in Petoskey MI

Board-certified nocturnist needed for locum tenens coverage in Petoskey, MI. Provide overnight care for adult medical inpatients in a hospital setting; average census 16 patients/day. Strong internal medicine skills and experience managing adult inpatients outside ICU/CCU required.

Schedule & practice details

• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekend coverage required
• Initial frequency: one shift every four weeks; increases to every other week beginning in December
• Patient population: adult inpatients
• ICU/CCU coverage: not required
• EHR: Cerner

Key responsibilities

• Provide overnight medical care and respond to inpatient needs during assigned shifts
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Perform assessments and develop/adjust treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate care with nursing and multidisciplinary teams
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in Cerner

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board certified
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Active DEA registration