Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in Southaven, MS

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Hospitalist / Nocturnist Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Southaven, MS Service Setting : Inpatient Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : September 30, 2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule : Swing 12p 12a; Night 7p 7a (swing and night shifts only) COVERAGE DATES September 30, 2025 (08 : 30 12 : 30) October 131, 2025 : Various swing and night shifts including : Oct 2 : 7p 7a Oct 36 : Multiple swing (12p12a) and night shifts (7p7a) Oct 731 : Ongoing swing and night shifts scheduled daily November 125, 2025 : Various swing and night shifts including : Nov 14 : Swing 12p 12a Nov 625 : Ongoing swing and night shifts (daily as scheduled) December 221, 2025 : Various swing and night shifts including : Dec 221 : Daily swing and night shifts (12p12a and 7p7a) (Full daily coverage schedule available with weekday hourly and weekday night slots provided from October through December as listed in supplemental schedule.) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Adults Admissions : Yes Rounding : Included Phone Consults : Yes Case Mix : General Hospitalist medicine FACILITY INFORMATION Specialty Backup Available : Subspecialty support available Support Staff Available : RNs, APPs Reason for Coverage : Full-time vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Temporary Privileges Available : TBD Credentialing Timeline : TBD (estimated 3090 days) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate : Fixed; daily OT after 12 hours (based on differential); weekly OT after 168 hours Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General hospitalist inpatient procedures (as applicable) JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active MS medical license Board : BC / BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine DEA : Active MS DEA registration Certifications : ACLS (American Heart Association) Experience : Minimum 2 years in specialty preferred Other Qualifications : Compliance with facility credentialing, vaccination, and screening requirements DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage during swing (12p 12a) and night (7p 7a) shifts Perform admissions and manage inpatient cases Collaborate with subspecialists and support staff for comprehensive patient care Participate in rounding and provide phone consults as needed Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR