Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Lafayette, LA

Company: LocumJobsOnline
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: July 7, 2025

Job Description:

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Medical Staffing to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503! About The Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Hospitalist Internal Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Lafayette, Louisianna Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital Medicine Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: June 2025 Ongoing CLINICAL SHIFT SCHEDULE Physicians (MD/DO): 7 AM 7 PM: 11 rounders/admitters 7 PM 7 AM: 1 Nocturnist NP/PA: 7 AM 7 PM: 2 rounders/admitters/cross-cover call 7 PM 7 AM: 1 NP/PA cross-cover call/admitter PATIENT INFORMATION Annual Volume: 73,000 Patients Per Day: 215 EMS Admissions: 35% Admission Rate: 32% FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level II ED Beds & Fast Track Beds: 35 ICU Status: Closed ICU Specialty Backup: Full specialty backup available EMR System: Ochsner EPIC PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes State License Requirement: Active state license required Immunization Requirements: Flu and other immunizations required Privileging Timeframe: 60 90 days (expedited privileges available for clean files) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Hourly Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General hospitalist duties including admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage JOB REQUIREMENTS Board Certification: MD/DO: BC/BE in Internal Medicine (IM) with 2 years of hospitalist experience Other Certifications: ACLS & BLS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage, including admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage Work in collaboration with NP/PAs and specialty backup teams Utilize Ochsner EPIC EMR system for documentation Participate in orientation and EMR training upon onboarding 1615928EXPTEMP Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment Benefit from steady income streams and potentially higher rates, mitigating financial uncertainties and instability. Choose assignments based on your preferred locations, accommodating personal preferences or opportunities for family visits and exploration. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice. Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence. Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.

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