Locum Tenens Physician - Hospitalist Needed in Arizona

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 12-day assignment in Arizona. The schedule is 7a-7p, covering a wide range of inpatient cases, providing support to the ICU team, and requiring an adaptable approach to patient care given limited community resources.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a diverse patient population, including direct admits from OR and outpatient settings, transfers from outlying facilities, consults, and rounds.
• Provide support to the ICU team, assisting with tasks such as drawing blood.
• Handle various hospitalist cases, including Cardiovascular, Infectious Disease, Endocrine/Renal, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Post-surgical management, Alcohol withdrawal, Delirium, and Heart failure.
• Manage vasoactive, heparin, and insulin drips (insulin drips co-managed with the ICU group).
• Treat typical admissions such as pneumonia and respiratory infections.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine
• Other Required 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: 12 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