Locum MD (Medical Doctor)Hospitalist
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Job Description
. This contract, on-site position offers an excellent opportunity for an Associate-level physician to provide high-quality inpatient care in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
As a Locum MD Hospitalist, you will deliver comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, managing admissions, daily rounds, and discharges while coordinating with specialists and nursing staff. You will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence within the medical practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients
- Manage patient admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Coordinate care with specialists, consultants, and nursing staff
- Respond promptly to acute changes in patient conditions
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families
- Participate in multidisciplinary care team meetings
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and clinical protocols
- Support smooth transitions of care during shift handovers
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Valid medical license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Associate-level clinical experience in hospital medicine
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
- Current BLS and ACLS certification preferred
- Willingness to work on-site in Winter Garden
Schedule: 24-hour call (8 hours in-house, 16 hours beeper call)
Duties: Newborn care, pediatric consults, observation coverage, attend high-risk deliveries, and provide newborn stabilization
Required Procedures: Circumcisions
Must be board-certified
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 46 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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