Locum Tenens Physician - Hospitalist Needed in Arizona

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for an 8-day assignment in Arizona. This role involves 8 days of night shift coverage, working from 7 PM to 7 AM. The Physician will handle a wide range of hospitalist cases, including direct admits and transfers, while also providing crucial support to the ICU team with tasks like drawing blood.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive hospitalist care for direct admits from OR and outpatient settings, as well as transfers from outlying facilities.
• Conduct consults and rounds for all hospitalist cases.
• Manage a diverse range of patient conditions, including cardiovascular, infectious disease, endocrinology/renal, pulmonary, and GI issues.
• Oversee post-surgical management, alcohol withdrawal, delirium, and heart failure cases.
• Administer vasoactive and heparin drips.
• Co-manage insulin drips with the ICU group.
• Be prepared for a wide variety of incoming cases, adapting to limited community resources.
• Provide support to the ICU team, assisting with tasks such as drawing blood when requested.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Medicine
• Other Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Meditech EHR
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: 8-15
• LOA: 8 Days
• Staffing Mix: Working with other APPs and physicians

Benefits

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