Locum:MD (Medical Doctor) Hospitalist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care within a dynamic healthcare setting, supporting patients throughout their hospital stay.
As a Locum MD Hospitalist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a diverse range of acute medical conditions, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home or to other levels of care. This role is well suited to an Associate-level physician seeking flexible, contract-based engagement in the medical practice industry.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage adult patients admitted to the hospital with acute medical conditions
- Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
- Develop and implement evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
- Coordinate care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
- Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record
- Communicate clinical findings and treatment plans clearly to patients and their families
- Manage patient discharge planning and ensure safe, effective care transitions
- Participate in hospital quality improvement, patient safety, and peer review initiatives
- Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and rapid response calls
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Current, unrestricted medical license in Maryland or eligibility to obtain one
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active DEA registration and valid Controlled Substance registration
- Strong clinical judgment and sound decision-making in acute care settings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation
- Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and continuous learning
Schedule: 7p-7a
No call required
Patient Volume: 7-8 admissions, 30 rounding
No procedures or codes
Support Staff: Physicians and APPs
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.3 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,186 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $280k (middle half $275k–$375k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Maryland | 20 active | 1,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment397 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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