Nocturnist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Nocturnist / Hospitalist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Lafayette, LA

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: August 15, 2025 September 1, 2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7 on / 7 off; Day: 7a 7p, Night: 7p 7a

COVERAGE DATES

• August 15, 2025 September 1, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 200+ patients/day; Day rounders average 20 encounters per shift

• Admissions: Yes Nocturnist will split admits and cross cover with telemedicine hospitalist and nocturnist NPPA

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: No

• Case Mix: General Internal Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: No Trauma

• Specialty Backup Available: Telemedicine hospitalist and nocturnist NPPA

• Support Staff Available: NPPAs

• Reason for Coverage: Full Time Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified

• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Louisiana license preferred

• Board: Board Certified in Internal Medicine (Physicians only) or Board Eligible

• DEA: Active DEA Certification

• Experience: Telehealth experience not required

• Other Qualifications: Fellowship not required; Academic Medical Center experience not required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hospitalist care for adult patients during assigned shifts

• Perform day rounding or nocturnist duties as scheduled

• Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

• Collaborate with telemedicine hospitalist and nocturnist NPPA for patient coverage

• Maintain high-quality patient care while managing high patient census

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