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Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Southaven, MS
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Southaven, Mississippi, 38671!
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Hospitalist / Nocturnist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Southaven, MS
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Apr 02, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Day and Night shifts available
COVERAGE DATES
• Apr 02, 2026 – Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Admissions: No (Day rounders; no admitting responsibilities)
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: General inpatient medicine (Neuro, Ortho, General Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, GI)
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 339 (36 ICU beds)
• EMR System: Epic with MModal
• Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Neuro, Ortho, GS, Cardiology, Oncology, GI
• Support Staff Available: Day – 10 Physicians, 3 PA/NP | Night – 2 Physicians, 1 PA/NP
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Respond to Codes and Rapid Response Teams (RRTs)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active MS License required
• Board: Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• DEA: Active MS DEA with Schedules II–V required
• Certifications: ACLS required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent hospitalist experience
• Other Qualifications: Case logs and CME documentation required for past 2 years; flu and COVID vaccination required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient hospitalist care including rounding and cross-coverage
• Respond to codes and rapid response events
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
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