Locum Tenens Physician - Critical Care Hospitalist Needed in AL

Job Description

We are seeking a Critical Care Hospitalist Physician for a 3-day assignment with our client in Alabama, commencing May 15, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive critical care and consultative services to ICU patients, including essential bedside procedures and ventilator management. The schedule features Monday through Friday shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, complemented by a rotating call schedule for nights and weekends.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage critical care patients (SICU, MICU, CVCU, CCU).
• Provide consultative services to ICU patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including ventilation management (invasive and non-invasive), chest tube insertion, and bronchoscopy (with bronchial alveolar lavage BAL).
• Execute insertion of Central, Arterial, PA, and Intra-Aortic Balloon pump (IABP) catheters.
• Conduct ICP evaluation and management, dialysis catheter placement, diagnostic/therapeutic taps, lumbar punctures, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues.
• Oversee ventilator management and provide pulmonary and critical care related services.
• Manage a patient load of 20-25 per shift, with approximately 5-7 admissions and 2-3 phone consults during call shifts.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications required: Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Trauma level facility.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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