Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-GA Title: MD Dates Needed: As soon as credentialed Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This facility operates as a comprehensive hospital providing inpatient medical services with a focus on hospitalist care and medical leadership. The hospital maintains collaborative relationships between medical directors and facility leadership to ensure quality patient care delivery and operational efficiency. The facility supports professional development and leadership opportunities within the hospitalist service line. About the Facility Location Georgia offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic mountain areas. The region features state parks and various adventure activities such as water sports and recreational fishing. Visitors can enjoy year-round activities and regional attractions throughout the state. About the Clinician's Workday The hospitalist will serve as Site Medical Director providing comprehensive medical leadership while maintaining clinical responsibilities during day shifts. The clinician will manage scheduling operations, coordinate open shift coverage, and conduct interviews with recruiting teams to staff the hospitalist roster with full-time providers. Essential duties include assisting in performance management and conflict resolution with healthcare providers while partnering with facility leaders, including the Chief Medical Officer, to achieve budget targets and quality metrics. The position requires maintaining standards for length of stay optimization, patient satisfaction scores, and physician retention rates through collaborative leadership. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Times: Day shift hours Procedures Required: Standard hospitalist procedures and leadership responsibilities Certifications Required: Board certification negotiable, leadership experience required #J-18808-Ljbffr