Internal Medicine Physician

We are seeking Hospitalist/Nocturnist Physicians for ongoing locum coverage in Mississippi beginning February 2027. Candidates must be able to provide 7 10 shifts per month and have availability for both day and night coverage.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: February 23, 2027
• Ongoing coverage
• 7 10 shifts per month required
• Day and night availability required
• 7-on/7-off scheduling model

Schedule

• Hospitalist service operates Monday Sunday
• Day shifts: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
• Night shifts: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Round-robin admissions

Practice Setting

• 260-bed hospital
• Closed ICU
• Hospital Medicine service
• Family Medicine residency program
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Hospital Medicine coverage
• Manage round-robin admissions
• Respond to codes
• Respond to rapid response teams
• No Hospital Medicine procedures required

Support Staff

Daytime Hospital Medicine coverage includes:

• 2 physicians and 2 APPs from 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
• 2 physicians and 2 APPs from 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
• Dedicated overnight physician coverage
• Additional overnight APP coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license required
• Active Mississippi-address DEA required
• DEA must include Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine accepted
• AOBIM/AOMFM accepted
• ACLS required
• Flu vaccination required
• COVID vaccination preferred
• Appropriate recent clinical activity required

Ideal Candidate

A qualified Hospitalist or Nocturnist with an active Mississippi license and DEA who can commit to 7 10 shifts per month and provide a combination of day and night coverage. This is a strong fit for physicians seeking ongoing coverage in a well-supported Hospital Medicine program with a closed ICU and no required procedures.