Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist
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Job Description
This contract, on-site position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide exceptional inpatient care while enjoying the flexibility of a locum tenens arrangement.
As a Hospitalist, you will play a vital role in managing patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standards of medical practice. Your clinical expertise and dedication will directly contribute to improved patient outcomes and the overall success of our healthcare delivery model.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Coordinate care with specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and medical procedures
- Document patient progress and maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely manner
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and clinical case discussions
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide acute care interventions
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Hospital Medicine
- Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
- Associate-level experience in hospitalist medicine or inpatient care settings
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site hospital environment
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and quality care
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Schedule: 7p-7a, 7 on/7 off
No call requirement
Patient Volume: 8-10 admissions per day
Responsibilities: Admission of new patients, cross cover night patients, and respond to codes
No procedures required
Support Staff: Critical care physician on-call
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Additional Certifications: DEA and ACLS
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Georgia, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$410k (12 salary observations; 111 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (552 salary observations; 3,197 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 32% 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 at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,188 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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