Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine (Nights)
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Job Description
This contract position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care on-site in a vibrant medical environment.
As a Locum Hospitalist, you will work closely with our healthcare professionals to manage patient cases and provide exceptional medical treatment. Your role is crucial in maintaining our commitment to patient-centered care and supporting the overall health of our community..
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care to patients in a hospital setting
- Conduct regular patient assessments and manage treatment plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
- Adhere to hospital protocols and guidelines for patient treatment
- Document patient interactions and treatment progress accurately
- Participate in hospital rounds and patient consultations
- Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment options
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal medicine
- Active medical license to practice in the state of Tennessee
- Strong clinical skills in hospital medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Schedule: 7p-7a, 7 on/7 off
Patient Census: 10-12 admissions per night
Duties: Admissions and cross cover
No procedures required
Support Staff: APP
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
DEA & ACLS required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine (Nights) at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,188 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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