Locum Tenens Physician - Hospitalist Needed in MT

Job Description

Our client in Montana is seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 53-day assignment starting Jun 24, 2026. This role involves day shifts from 7am-7pm and nocturnist duties, managing a busy patient census across two Med Surg units and an open ICU, including rounding, admissions, and cross-coverage.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Fulfill a combined Nocturnist/Hospitalist role.
• Cover two Med Surg Units, and an open ICU.
• As Nocturnist, cover the entire facility, with a typical census of 30-35 patients.
• Perform daily rounding on approximately 15 patients.
• Manage 3-5 admissions per night, with occasional surges up to 8-10 admissions.
• Execute Nocturnist cross-coverage duties, including managing ICU-level patients at night.
• Be comfortable with ICU-level patients; a CVT Surgeon is not on 24-hour call but will respond to emergencies, with the Hospitalist providing cross-coverage at night.
• Respond to emergencies and consult with on-call specialists as needed (e.g., GI consults for GI Bleeds).
• Shift hours are 7am-7pm on the following dates: June 24-26, June 29-30, July 1-7, July 20-28, July 29-31, August 5-11, August 15-24, September 1-8, December 26-29.
• No OB or Labor & Delivery responsibilities. Pediatrics cases are rare, with 24/7 peds call available.
• This is not a trauma center; ATLS is not required.

Additional Information

• Board certification in Family Medicine or Hospital Medicine is required.
• The facility utilizes 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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