Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist

This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care within the medical practice industry, working as part of a dedicated clinical team.

As a Locum Hospitalist, you will be responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hospitalized adult patients across a range of acute medical conditions. You will coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered treatment throughout each hospital stay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, histories, and physical examinations upon admission
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures
• Coordinate patient care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
• Perform timely discharge planning and communicate care transitions to primary care providers
• Document clinical encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and rapid response calls
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, medical protocols, and credentialing requirements

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of an accredited residency program, preferably in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Current, unrestricted state medical license eligible for practice in California
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active DEA registration and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective patient and team interactions
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment
• Preferred: Prior hospitalist or locum tenens experience in an acute care setting
• Preferred: Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and hospital documentation workflows

Schedule: 7a-7p or 11a-9p

Daily Volume: 14-16 patients, 8-10 admissions

Duties: Admissions, follow-up visits in-house, and discharge

Case Types: General medicine, some maternal-child, and ICU

No procedures required

EMR: Cerner

Must be board-certified

ACLS, BLS, and DEA required

Paid travel & expenses