Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onAmerican Legion Post 14 Reserved Parking Lot, Lindsay Street, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37402, United States
About the Position
LocumJobsNetwork is partnering with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Hospitalist MD for a unique opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role focuses on providing comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage within a premier healthcare facility known for its inpatient critical care capabilities and specialized pulmonary procedures.
About the Facility
This facility is equipped to support specialized pulmonary procedures and maintains appropriate staffing levels to ensure high-quality patient care. The environment supports a dynamic workflow where clinicians manage adult medical and surgical patients across multiple locations. The patient census varies daily, ranging from 4 to 15 patients depending on the specific facility assignment.
About the Location
Chattanooga, known as the "Scenic City," is a vibrant hub in southeastern Tennessee nestled along the Tennessee River and the Appalachian foothills. Once an industrial center, it has transformed into a tech-forward city offering a high quality of life. The area is renowned for outdoor adventures, featuring landmarks such as Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and a revitalized riverfront.
The Clinician's Workday
The successful candidate will work day shifts with night call responsibilities, managing a diverse caseload of adult patients. Daily duties include admissions, cross-coverage, and pulmonary consultations, with an average of 30 days of coverage per month. The role requires proficiency in essential procedures such as tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy.
Why Choose LocumTenens.com?
LocumTenens.com is dedicated to connecting great clinicians with great healthcare facilities, offering a seamless experience designed to support your career. Our services are 100% free for clinicians and include:
- Precision Matching: Utilizing a proprietary algorithm to find the right fit.
- Rapid Credentialing: Streamlined processes via the Axuall Digital Wallet.
- Concierge Support: Dedicated clinician deployment specialists to guide you.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We cover malpractice insurance (A++ rating) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing, and travel.
- Financial & Onboarding Support: Comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.
Our experienced agents leverage specialized knowledge and personal relationships to negotiate top pay and ensure the best locum tenens experience possible.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Tracheal Intubation, Central Lines, Chest Tubes, Arterial Lines, Dialysis Catheter Placement, Thoracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Conscious Sedation, Bronchoscopy, Board Certification In Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine.
Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) required for Hospitalist position.
Frequently asked questions about Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist at LocumJobsOnline
What does a Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist at LocumJobsOnline do?expand_more
In this Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist at LocumJobsOnline role, you will provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage during day shifts; manage adult medical and surgical patients across multiple locations; manage patient census ranging from 4 to 15 patients per day; and provide night call coverage for inpatient critical care needs.
What are the requirements for this Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist at LocumJobsOnline position, applicants should have: Doctor of Medicine (MD); Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; and Proficiency in tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy.
Where is the Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist role at LocumJobsOnline located?expand_more
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist at LocumJobsOnline is based in American Legion Post 14 Reserved Parking Lot, Lindsay Street, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37402, United States. This is a on-site role.