About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in New Jersey. This opportunity begins on Sep 22, 2025, and spans 112 days, offering 12-hour shifts with both day and night coverage as part of a 24/7 physician schedule. The assignment focuses on supervising nurse practitioner staff during rounding, admissions, and discharges, with no procedural duties required. Qualified candidates must hold active board certification in Internal Medicine, New Jersey medical licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Job Details
- Location: New Jersey
- Start Date: Sep 22, 2025
- LOA: 112 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist
- Schedule: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, 24-hour 7 days a week physician coverage
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide supervision to nurse practitioner staff during patient rounding
- Oversee admissions and discharges
- Ensure appropriate clinical care and documentation
- Maintain high standards of patient safety and quality
- Collaborate with the care team to support optimal patient outcomes
Additional Information
- Board certification in Internal Medicine required
- Active New Jersey medical license required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
- DEA and CSR required
- Must be able to supervise nurse practitioner staff effectively
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!