Locum Tenens Hospitalist Opportunity - Near Lancaster, OH

We are seeking a board-certified Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity near Lancaster, OH. This position requires a skilled hospitalist to work primarily night shifts, with some day shifts available. The ideal candidate must be experienced, flexible, and open to working at two sites. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital setting with specialty support and an open ICU.

Position Details:

• Specialty: Hospitalist


• Shift Type: Nights (7 on / 7 off), with some days available


• Shift Hours:
  
  
  
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
  
  
  • Day shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (limited availability)
  
  
  
  


• Weekend Requirements: Yes


• On Call Requirements: None

Responsibilities:

• Daily Census: 20-25 patients per team


• Night Admissions: Low, with 5-10 admissions early in the night


• Physician Shifts:
  
  
  
  • 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (2 physicians)
  
  
  • 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (1 physician)
  
  
  • Daily encounters: 10-15 per physician
  
  
  
  


• APP Shifts:
  
  
  
  • 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (2 APPs)
  
  
  • Daily encounters: 7-10 per APP
  
  
  
  


• ICU Beds: 8 beds (open ICU)


• Specialty Coverage: Cardiologist, neurologist, OB, pulmonology

Required Skills:

• Hospitalists must be skilled in intubation and preferably central lines due to the open ICU.


• Code Response: Hospitalists respond to codes.

Facility Details:

• Med-Surg Beds: 31 private rooms, can double up if needed


• EMR System: Epic

Requirements:

• Board Certification: ABMS/AOA in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, or double boarded with ABPS.


• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of recent hospitalist experience required.


• Procedural Logs: Must provide logs from the last 12 months, reflecting central lines, intubations, and vents.


• State License: Ohio license required (IMLC not accepted)


• COVID Vaccination: Required

Credentialing:

• Emergency/Temporary Privileges: Yes


• Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitalist to practice in a supportive, high-acuity environment with access to specialty support. If you are looking for a flexible locum tenens role with a well-structured schedule, this could be a perfect fit.