Physician / Internal Medicine / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Hospitalist Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Hospitalist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Lafayette, LA Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 09/01/2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Day Rounder; 7a-7p - 11 rounders/admit; 7p-7a 1 Nocturnist COVERAGE DATES Starting 09/01/2025 Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics Patient Volume/Census: 73000 annually; 215250 daily census across service; 1824 encounters/day per physician Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: General Internal Medicine (Hospitalist) FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level 2 ED Beds: 35 ICU Beds: Closed EMR: EPIC PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active LA license Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine DEA: Required ACLS, BLS Experience: Minimum 2 years of hospitalist medicine experience Other Qualifications: Clean file required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform day rounding on adult inpatients Manage 1824 encounters per day Coordinate with hospital staff and consultants Maintain accurate charting and clinical documentation Deliver care consistent with internal medicine and hospitalist standards