Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hospitalist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Lafayette, LA

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Day rounding shifts, 7:00a - 7:00p

COVERAGE DATES

• Start date: March 1, 2026

• Ongoing coverage needed

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: Average daily census of approximately 220 patients

• Admissions: Managed by hospitalist service as assigned

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: As required

• Case Mix: General internal medicine inpatient cases



FACILITY INFORMATION

• Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient hospital resources

• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support available

• Support Staff Available: 11 daytime hospitalist rounders, 1 nocturnist, 2 daytime NP/PA rounders, 1 NP/PA nocturnist

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana medical license required

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine through ABMS; Board Eligible within 5 years

• DEA: Active DEA with Louisiana address required

• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required

• Experience: Residency trained in Internal Medicine

• Other Qualifications: CME and case logs from past 2 years required; complete credentialing documentation required; H-1B and J-1 visa candidates accepted

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients

• Perform daily rounding and coordinate patient care plans

• Collaborate with NP/PA staff and specialty consultants

• Manage admissions, discharges, and ongoing inpatient treatment

• Document patient encounters accurately and timely

• Participate in a team-based hospitalist coverage model