Hospitalist - NP/PA #84945

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Hospitalist - NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Traverse City, MI
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 – Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a – 7p (Day); 7p – 7a (Night); Must be willing to work both days and nights.

COVERAGE DATES:

• 12/01/2025 – Open

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Varies by facility; Open ICU coverage required.
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Hospital Medicine, ICU patients, procedural management.

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 49 (Cadillac Hospital); 6 ICU beds.
• Office Equipment Available: Standard hospitalist tools and monitoring equipment.
• Specialty Backup Available: Tele-physician backup available during night shifts.
• Support Staff Available: Physicians, RNs, APPs, and administrative staff.
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage (Hospitalist needs across Munson Healthcare System).

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Central Line Placement
• Intubations
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Ventilator Management
• Code and Rapid Response Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Michigan License required (will not accept unlicensed presentations).
• Board: ACNP Certification (Required due to procedural responsibilities).
• DEA: Active DEA registration required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Hospitalist or ICU experience.
• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable performing procedures with or without supervision; ability to cross-credential at multiple Munson facilities (Cadillac, Grayling, and Otsego).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hospitalist coverage at Munson Medical Center and affiliated sites (Cadillac, Grayling, and Otsego Hospitals).
• Manage and treat patients in general medicine and ICU settings.
• Perform required bedside procedures including intubations, central lines, and arterial lines.
• Run codes and rapid responses with physician or telemedicine backup as applicable.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in cross-facility credentialing and coverage rotation as assigned.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and credentialing standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system.
• Support a collaborative culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Munson Healthcare System.