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Bismarck, North Dakota

Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineIncludes weekendsContract

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Job Description

This contract, on-site position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care within the Medical Practice industry. As a Hospitalist, you will play a vital role in managing patient care from admission through discharge, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient.

In this associate-level role, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, managing complex medical conditions, and coordinating with specialists as needed. You will work in a dynamic hospital environment where your clinical expertise and dedication to patient-centered care will directly contribute to improving health outcomes and enhancing the patient experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care as a Hospitalist
  • Admit, evaluate, and manage patients with acute and chronic illnesses
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Coordinate care with specialists and multidisciplinary teams
  • Perform patient rounds and monitor clinical progress
  • Manage transitions of care and discharge planning
  • Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records
  • Respond to medical emergencies and provide urgent interventions
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff
  • Adhere to hospital protocols and quality standards
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings

Requirements

  • Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
  • Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine
  • Associate-level clinical experience in hospital medicine
  • Active medical license in good standing
  • DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification
  • Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records systems
  • Commitment to patient safety and quality care
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends
  • Experience in locum tenens or contract-based practice is preferred

Schedule: 7a-7p

Patient Volume: 15-18 per day

Patient Population: Adults aged 18+

No procedures required

Support Staff: APPs and fellow

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

ACLS and BLS required

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Acute illness managementChronic illness managementInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical documentationEmergency responseTreatment planning

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
32%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,306/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.