Locum Tenens Physician - Hospitalist Needed in AZ
- ID: 214911A
- Updated February 17th, 2026
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- Job ID 214911A
- Job Title Physician - Hospitalist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Hospitalist
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State AZ
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 90 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for an engaging 90-day assignment in Arizona, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This vital role involves day shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM, focusing on comprehensive hospitalist cases. Responsibilities include managing direct admissions from the OR and outpatient settings, handling transfers, conducting consults and rounds, and overseeing a wide range of medical conditions from cardiovascular to post-surgical management.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage direct admits from the operating room and outpatient settings, as well as transfers from outlying facilities.
- Conduct consults and rounds for all hospitalist cases.
- Oversee post-surgical management.
- Manage conditions such as alcohol withdrawal and delirium.
- Treat heart failure.
- Administer vasoactive and heparin drips.
- Co-manage insulin drips with the ICU group.
- Handle typical admits including pneumonia, respiratory infections, cardiovascular, infectious disease, endocrinology/renal, pulmonary, and GI conditions.
Additional Information
- Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
- EMR: Meditech EHR
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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided