Nocturnist

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Hospitalist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hancock, MI 49930 Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Jul 16, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: 7p – 7a, Nightly On-Call Shift Schedule: 7p – 7a, Nightly (Call Only) Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: 50 Call Response Time: 20 minutes Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency COVERAGE DATES Jul 16 – Jul 20, 2026 Aug 06 – Aug 10, 2026 Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026 SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL Jul 16 – Jul 20, 2026: Nightly 7p – 7a call Aug 06 – Aug 10, 2026: Nightly 7p – 7a call Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026: Nightly 7p – 7a call PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics (Nursery Level I) Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day Admissions: 2 per night Rounding: Both Phone Consults: 3 per night FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: MediTech Support Staff: RNs: 4 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified Licenses: Licensed in MI or Universal License (IMLC); Active MI Controlled Substance License DEA: Active MI DEA required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Other Qualifications: Must be within 20 minutes of facility; Onsite orientation required 1 day prior; MediTech experience preferred Duties & Responsibilities Provide night call coverage for the inpatient hospitalist service Respond to calls and admissions within 20 minutes Manage an average census of 15 patients with 2 admissions per night Conduct inpatient rounding as needed during night shifts Perform necessary procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube placement, and ventilator management