JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Hillsdale, MI
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: March 1, 2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule
On-Call Shift Schedule: Night call for ICU backup

COVERAGE DATES
Start Date: March 1, 2026
End Date: Ongoing
Coverage needed due to staffing support requirements

PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: 25-bed hospital
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
Case Mix: General medical and surgical inpatients with open ICU

FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Bedfordshire in Department: 25 inpatient beds
Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient hospital equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Excellent specialty support
Support Staff Available: 2 NP/PA providers during the day and 1 nocturnist NP/PA overnight
Reason for Coverage: Coverage support

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Presentation Requirements: Active Michigan license, board certification, active DEA, and CSR if required by state

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Overtime: Daily overtime after 12 hours and weekly overtime after 168 hours per contract terms
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Management of inpatient medical conditions
ICU oversight with advanced practitioner support

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Michigan medical license
Board: Board Certification preferred
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: As required for hospitalist privileges
Experience: Hospitalist experience with ICU exposure preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to supervise and support advanced practitioners

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient hospitalist care for admitted patients
Round daily and manage acute medical issues
Provide night call backup for NP/PA providers and open ICU
Collaborate with advanced practitioners and specialty consultants
Document all patient care accurately and timely