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Hospitalist - Physician - (Hospital Medicine) Locum Tenens

Specialty: Hospital Medicine

Facility: Fort Myers, FL
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
USA
Degree: MD
Years Partnership: Negotiable
Board Status: N/A
Fellowship Required: No
Certification: No Preference
Locum Rate: Negotiable
Perm/Locum: See Notes - Locum
Workload: Full or Part-time
Position Type:
  • Hospital
Directorship: No
Schedule Description:
Shift Description:
Requirements:
  • Hospitalist
Company: Staff Care


Job Description & Requirements
Hospitalist - Physician - (Hospital Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 Hour/Day

Two board-certified Internal Medicine physicians needed for sporadic coverage for multiple sites within this healthcare system. Physician should be available to work 7am-7pm; 7 on/off schedule. Average patient census is 16-18 with about 3 daily admits. Procedures and codes are not required but will round in ICU. 300-350 beds at each of the 4 sites. EMRs are utilized by this facility. Credentialing takes 2 weeks.

A hospitalist (locum tenens) is a physician that is generally Internal Medicine residency trained but can be from Family Medicine or other sub-specialty programs. They specialize in the care of patients who have been admitted into a hospital. These general medicine professionals perform a variety of roles in the hospital and, accordingly, must be familiar with the entirety of human physiology and a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions. Hospitalists complete residencies in internal medicine, much like primary care physicians. When patients arrive to the hospital, a hospitalist will take care of them, prescribing treatment as needed, before referring them to a specialist or discharging them from the facility.

Facility Location
The gateway to the popular vacation destination of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers boasts miles of pristine sandy beaches and unspoiled coastlines. With its historic inns and laid back atmosphere, this area is known as a beach lover's paradise. Unwind after a long day at any one of the city's elegant restaurants or lounges, or just spend a quiet night enjoying the sound of the ocean waves breaking.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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