Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Hospitalist
Compensation
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Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient care within a dynamic medical practice setting, supporting patients throughout their hospital stay and working closely with the broader clinical team.
As a Locum NP/PA Hospitalist, you will manage the care of hospitalized patients, conduct assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning. This associate-level contract role is ideal for experienced advanced practice clinicians seeking flexible, impactful work in the medical practice industry.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care to hospitalized adult patients
- Perform thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Prescribe medications and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, consulting specialists, and other healthcare professionals
- Document patient encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory and facility standards
- Lead discharge planning and ensure appropriate transitions of care
- Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and changes in patient condition
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary rounds
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the United States
- Valid DEA registration and applicable state prescriptive authority
- Active certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS as required by facility policy
- Prior experience in hospital medicine or acute inpatient care preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and sound decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage multiple patients efficiently while maintaining high standards of care
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Flexibility to adapt to varying shift schedules and locum assignments
- Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning
Schedule: 7p-7a
No call requirement
Patient Census: ~ 50 per day
Open ICU
Duties: Pulmonary/critical care functions, patient management, and codes
No procedures required
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi 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 (pa) | ranked against 112 Hospital Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $167k (middle half $137k–$167k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Mississippi | 23 active | 4,817 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 37 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 45 postings, 50 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 424 in the last 30 days | 425 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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