Locums Hospitalist needed in VA
Austin, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Salary $200.00 – $205.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Suffolk, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/21/25

Job specifics:

  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Hospitalist
  • Location: Suffolk, VA
  • Providers Needed: 1
  • Rate: $200
  • Emergency/Temporary Privileges: Yes
  • Shift Type: Nights
  • Shift Description: Night shift 8 PM - 8 AM

Open Dates (12-hour night shifts)

  • 3/3, 3/13, 3/14, 3/15, 3/16, 3/17, 3/30, and 3/31

Job Details

  • Schedule: Night shift 8 PM - 8 AM
  • Patient Population: Adult
  • APP Coverage: Daytime only, no overnight APP coverage
  • No other hospitalists present during the shift
  • Average admissions per shift: 8-12
  • ICU: Closed medical ICU; 24-hour intensivist responsibility
  • Inpatient census: Total runs 88+
  • Overnight admissions: 7-10, in addition to floor calls
  • No in-house codes or rounding required
  • Nocturnist responsibilities: Floor calls across seven units
  • EMR System: EPIC
  • Facility Type: Community hospital (not a trauma center)

Credentialing Timeframe

  • Temporary privileges: Approximately 20-30 days, depending on responsiveness and background

Requirements

  • Board Certified
  • VA License
  • VA DEA
  • ACLS/BLS Certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
  • 100% clean background for temporary privileges
Local provider highly preferred