Locums Hospitalist Medicine Physician Job Opportunity- Illinois
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Location Illinois, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job Description

Last Update: 1/16/25
We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Hospitalist to join our dedicated team. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient care while working alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals.
  • Manage the clinical care of hospitalized patients from admission to discharge.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
  • Collaborate with an APP (Advanced Practice Provider) during the day to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Participate in daily rounding and coordinate treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.
  • Provide high-quality care in a team-based hospital setting with a focus on patient outcomes.
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in managing adult inpatients.
  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities for interacting with patients, families, and care teams.
  • Proficiency in utilizing Cerner EMR for charting and documentation.
  • Team-oriented approach to delivering high-quality inpatient care.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the clinical care of hospitalized patients from admission to discharge.
Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
Collaborate with an APP (Advanced Practice Provider) during the day to ensure seamless patient care.
Participate in daily rounding and coordinate treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.
Provide high-quality care in a team-based hospital setting with a focus on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (required).
Valid Illinois medical license (required).
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Minimum of 1 year of hospitalist experience preferred.
CSR License and DEA certification (required).

Working Hours

Full-time position with 7 shifts per month.
Day shifts include 1 MD and 1 APP, while night shifts are covered by 1 MD.
No on-call requirements.

Skills

Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in managing adult inpatients.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities for interacting with patients, families, and care teams.
Proficiency in utilizing Cerner EMR for charting and documentation.
Team-oriented approach to delivering high-quality inpatient care.