Hepatology Physician

Job Description
Join a dynamic hospital team providing comprehensive hepatology care to adult patients in a fast paced, supportive environment. This locum tenens position offers full time dayshift coverage with a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, allowing you to focus on delivering expert liver disease management while enjoying a balanced work life rhythm.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Tampa, FL
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of liver disease, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and transplant related care.
• Conduct outpatient consultations, inpatient rounds, and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans.
• Order, interpret, and act on relevant laboratory and imaging studies.
• Participate in patient education, preventive health initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
• Document all encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Hepatology/Internal Medicine.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license for the state of Florida.
• Current BLS certification.
• At least two years of clinical experience managing adult liver disease preferred.
• Ability to obtain hospital credentialing within the required timeframe.

Working Hours

• Full time, 40 hours per week.
• Dayshift schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• On call duties may be required per hospital policy and will be defined during onboarding.

Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in hepatology and related gastrointestinal disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and standard hospital documentation practices.
• Ability to make evidence based decisions and prioritize patient safety.
• Organizational skills to manage a busy caseload efficiently.