Hospitalist job in Frankfort KY

On-site locum tenens position providing inpatient hospitalist coverage in Frankfort, KY. Work within an established hospitalist team managing daily hospital medicine services and participating in a rotating morning admission call.

Schedule & coverage

• On-site shifts 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.
• Rotating morning admission call every other day, 7:00 AM-12:00 PM.
• Morning call duties: accept ED admission requests and allocate admissions among providers; average 2-4 admissions per morning.
• A dedicated admission provider typically covers 12:00 PM-8:00 PM admissions.
• Weekend and night coverage may be required per schedule.

Facility & patient volume

• Acute care hospital, 105 beds.
• Average census: 60-80 patients.
• Consults: 1-2 per week.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide on-site inpatient evaluation and management.
• Participate in rotating morning admission call and respond to ED admission requests.
• Triage and distribute new admissions to appropriate providers.
• Collaborate with hospitalist colleagues and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide scheduled weekend and night coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Completion of an accredited Internal or Family Medicine residency.
• Active, unrestricted Kentucky medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.