Nocturnist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Nocturnist / Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, LA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: August 15, 2025 September 1, 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7 on / 7 off; Day: 7a 7p, Night: 7p 7a

COVERAGE DATES
• August 15, 2025 September 1, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 200+ patients/day; Day rounders average 20 encounters per shift
• Admissions: Yes Nocturnist will split admits and cross cover with telemedicine hospitalist and nocturnist NPPA
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: No
• Case Mix: General Internal Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Trauma Level: No Trauma
• Specialty Backup Available: Telemedicine hospitalist and nocturnist NPPA
• Support Staff Available: NPPAs
• Reason for Coverage: Full Time Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Louisiana license preferred
• Board: Board Certified in Internal Medicine (Physicians only) or Board Eligible
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Experience: Telehealth experience not required
• Other Qualifications: Fellowship not required; Academic Medical Center experience not required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide hospitalist care for adult patients during assigned shifts
• Perform day rounding or nocturnist duties as scheduled
• Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Collaborate with telemedicine hospitalist and nocturnist NPPA for patient coverage
• Maintain high-quality patient care while managing high patient census