Locum Hospitalist Physician job in Cottonwood, AZ - Make $175/hr - $185/hr
Aya Locums · Cottonwood, AZ · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$175–$185/hrFull-time
Pay
$175/hour – $185/hour
Schedule
Start Date: 10‑18‑26
Length: 13 weeks
Shift Coverage: Scheduled + On Call required
Shift Schedule: Standard 5, 8‑Hour 19:00 – 07:00
About the Facility
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Oversee the care of hospitalized patients from admission through diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
- Ensure continuity of care by collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate with specialists to manage complex cases and provide comprehensive care.
- Thoroughly document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Conduct daily rounds to assess patient progress, update treatment plans, and address new concerns.
- Perform procedures such as intubations, central lines, etc., at facilities without a designated critical‑care physician.
- Communicate with patients and families to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and answer questions.
- Respond to emergency situations and provide immediate medical intervention.
- Collaborate with case managers and social workers to develop safe and effective discharge plans.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of internal medicine with the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
- Capable of quickly making sound decisions in rapidly changing or emergency situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Efficiently manage large patient loads.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Flexibility to adapt to new work environments and different medical teams.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Residency training program in internal medicine or family medicine accredited by the ACGME or AOA.
- Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine by ABIM or AOBIM.
- Active and unrestricted medical license in Arizona.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Preferably at least one year of experience providing care in a clinical setting.
Benefits
- Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
- Flexible schedules allowing control over workload.
- Travel and lodging coverage.
- In‑house credentialing and licensing support.
- Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management.
- Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
- Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.