Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southaven, Mississippi
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-196766-MD-MS
Title: MD
Dates Needed: June - Ongoing
Shift Type: Night Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the FacilityThis 300-bed facility provides comprehensive inpatient medical services with modern equipment and electronic documentation systems. The hospital maintains a collaborative healthcare environment with dedicated nursing staff and multiple advanced practice professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes. The facility operates with established protocols for hospitalist services and coordinates care through a team-based approach. This medical center supports professional development and maintains operational excellence through coordinated physician coverage.
About the Facility LocationSouthaven offers entertainment and recreational activities within the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The area features local attractions including entertainment venues and agricultural tourism opportunities. Visitors can access regional tours including city tours with optional riverboat cruises and music studio visits. The region hosts various events throughout the year, including golf tournaments and community conferences that serve the local area.
About the Clinician's WorkdayThe hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient care during night shifts focusing exclusively on day rounding responsibilities with no admitting duties. The clinician will work collaboratively with 3 advanced practice professionals and coordinate with 10 physicians providing daily coverage. Board certification is required along with Mississippi state license and DEA credentials at the time of presentation. The position involves managing adult patients requiring hospitalization while maintaining accurate electronic documentation. Procedures are not required for this role, which emphasizes rounding and patient management responsibilities.Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: 3 APPs, 10 physicians daily
Patient Population: Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule: days, swing
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Times: Night shift
Procedures Required: Not required
CertificationsRequired: BC required, MS license and DEA at time of presentationWhy chooseOur services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details