Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Physician at Cross Country Locums summary :

A Hospitalist Physician is responsible for managing inpatient care by rounding on 18-22 patients daily, including ICU rounding, and participating in daily multidisciplinary rounds. This role does not require call and involves working 7 consecutive shifts, typically 2 weeks per month, with support from Nurse Practitioners and Intensivists. Licensure includes board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, a Tennessee license, and DEA registration.

• Work Dates Needed : as soon as credentialed
• Preferred Schedule : Day Shift : ; Swing Shift : ; Night Shift : - No call - PROVIDERS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 7 CONSECUTIVE SHIFTS PREFERABLY 2 WEEKS PER MONTH
• Worksite Setting : hospital
• Scope of Work : How many patients are they rounding on per day?

o Between 18 - 22

Will they round in the ICU?

o Yes

What does support staff include?

o Nurse Practitioner

o Intensivist in ICU during day shift

o Intensivist NP during night shift

o On site administrative support M-F, weekends by phone.

Are procedures and vent management required?

o Vent management is required.

What specific procedures are required?

o None

Daily census?

o Usually between

o (160 total daily encounters on average)

Do the teams do grand rounds?

o Providers are required to attend MDR s daily.

Site Directors will phone interview potential locum providers and answer any questions at that time Posted Date : 2024-06-25

Keywords :

Hospitalist Physician, Inpatient Care, ICU Rounding, Patient Management, Multidisciplinary Rounds, Medical Licensure, Day Shift, Healthcare, Board Certified, Vent Management