Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW:
• Job Title: Physician Hospitalist / Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist / Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cadillac, MI
• Service Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 05/02/2025 Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Days and Nights (NP/PA: Days - No procedures; Nights - Procedures required)

COVERAGE DATES:
• Start Date: May 2, 2025 - Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION:
• Patient Demographics: Adult Inpatient
• Patient Volume/Census: Average Daily Census - 42 patients
• Admissions: Yes, approximately 6 night admissions
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: General inpatient hospitalist cases

FACILITY INFORMATION:
• No. of Beds in Department: 49
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Nephrology
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:
• Day MD/DO: Central line, Intubation, Arterial line
• Night MD/DO: N/A
• Day NP/PA: No procedures required
• Night NP/PA: Central line, Intubation, Arterial line

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Licenses: Active MI license
• Board: Board Eligible/Board Certified
• DEA: Active DEA Certification (transferable)
• Experience: Prior hospitalist experience preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage and cross-credentialing at 3 facilities
• Manage adult inpatient population and perform required procedures as needed based on shift (Day or Night)
• Respond to code and rapid response situations (HM responsibility)
• Coordinate care with available sub-specialty support
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies and credentialing requirements