Hospitalist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hospitalist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Hillsdale, MI

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: March 1, 2026 – Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Night call for ICU backup

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Date: March 1, 2026

• End Date: Ongoing

• Coverage needed due to staffing support requirements

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 25-bed hospital

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate

• Case Mix: General medical and surgical inpatients with open ICU

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 25 inpatient beds

• Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient hospital equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Excellent specialty support

• Support Staff Available: 2 NP/PA providers during the day and 1 nocturnist NP/PA overnight

• Reason for Coverage: Coverage support

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Presentation Requirements: Active Michigan license, board certification, active DEA, and CSR if required by state

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Overtime: Daily overtime after 12 hours and weekly overtime after 168 hours per contract terms

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Management of inpatient medical conditions

• ICU oversight with advanced practitioner support

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Michigan medical license

• Board: Board Certification preferred

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: As required for hospitalist privileges

• Experience: Hospitalist experience with ICU exposure preferred

• Other Qualifications: Ability to supervise and support advanced practitioners

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient hospitalist care for admitted patients

• Round daily and manage acute medical issues

• Provide night call backup for NP/PA providers and open ICU

• Collaborate with advanced practitioners and specialty consultants

• Document all patient care accurately and timely