Job Details

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Meridian, MS
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: September 10, 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: TBD; 7-On/ 7-Off

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult Inpatient Population
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD
• Admissions: Round Robin Admissions
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: No
• Case Mix: Hospital Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 260 Hospital Beds
• Trauma Level: TBD
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: Critical Care and Hospital-Based Specialty Support
• Support Staff Available:
  • Day Coverage: 2 Physicians and 2 NPPAs (7a-5p)
  • Day Coverage: 2 Physicians and 2 NPPAs (8a-6p)
  • Night Coverage: 1 Physician (7p-7a) and 1 NPPA (6p-4a)
  • CCU Coverage: 1 Physician (7a-7p) and NPPA Support

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule
• Perform admissions, evaluations, and daily patient management
• Participate in round robin admissions process
• Respond to codes and rapid response events
• Supervise and collaborate with NP and PA providers
• Document patient care activities within Epic EMR