Locum Tenens Physician - Internal Medicine Needed in VA

Job Description

We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in Virginia. This role, starting Sep 6, 2026, involves dedicated Monday through Friday inpatient care from 8am-5pm, focusing on new consult coverage and managing complex infectious disease cases. The physician will be instrumental in performing various required procedures to support patient needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide Monday through Friday inpatient care and new consult coverage
• No outpatient clinic involvement
• Work within a Trauma facility
• Perform microscopic specimen evaluation
• Manage vascular access devices/central venous catheters
• Demonstrate familiarity with intravenous medications
• Execute central line placement
• Administer intrathecal anti-infective agents

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Infectious Disease is required
• Experience with Epic EMR is preferred
• Cases include inpatient care and new consult coverage, managing infectious disease cases, microscopic specimen evaluation, managing vascular access devices, central line placement, and intrathecal administration of anti-infective agents

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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