Locums Nocturnist Physician

Locums Nocturnist Physician Locums Nocturnist Physician

We areseeking a Board-Certified Nocturnist Physician for a locum tenens opportunityin Petoskey, MI. This position provides overnight care for adult inpatientmedical patients in a hospital-based setting, with an average census ofapproximately 16 patients per day. The ideal candidate has strong internalmedicine skills and experience managing adult inpatients outside the ICU/CCU.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><h2 style="margin:0in">Schedule & Practice Details<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc" data-spread="false"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">Weekend coverage required<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">Initially, one shift every four weeks, transitioning to every other week beginning in December<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">Average patient census: Approximately 16 inpatients<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">Patient population: Adult inpatient<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">ICU/CCU coverage: Not required<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">On-call responsibilities: None specified<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">EHR: Cerner<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><h2 style="margin:0in">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc" data-spread="false"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Provide overnight medical care for adult hospitalized patients.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Perform patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Coordinate care with nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in Cerner.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in">Respond to inpatient medical needs during assigned shifts.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2 style="margin:0in">Qualifications & Requirements<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc" data-spread="false"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">MD or DO degree<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Board Certification required<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Current BLS and ACLS certifications<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in">Active DEA registration<o:p></o:p></li></ul>