Locum Tenens Hospitalist Opportunity - Near Lancaster, OH

We are seeking a board-certified Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity near Lancaster, OH. This position requires a skilled hospitalist to work primarily night shifts, with some day shifts available. The ideal candidate must be experienced, flexible, and open to working at two sites. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital setting with specialty support and an open ICU.

Position Details:

Specialty: Hospitalist

Shift Type: Nights (7 on / 7 off), with some days available

Shift Hours:
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (limited availability)

Weekend Requirements: Yes

On Call Requirements: None

Responsibilities:

Daily Census: 20-25 patients per team

Night Admissions: Low, with 5-10 admissions early in the night

Physician Shifts:
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (2 physicians)
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1 physician)
- Daily encounters: 10-15 per physician

APP Shifts:
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (2 APPs)
- Daily encounters: 7-10 per APP

ICU Beds: 8 beds (open ICU)

Specialty Coverage: Cardiologist, neurologist, OB, pulmonology

Required Skills:

Hospitalists must be skilled in intubation and preferably central lines due to the open ICU.

Code Response: Hospitalists respond to codes.

Facility Details:

Med-Surg Beds: 31 private rooms, can double up if needed

EMR System: Epic

Requirements:

Board Certification: ABMS/AOA in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, or double boarded with ABPS.

Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of recent hospitalist experience required.

Procedural Logs: Must provide logs from the last 12 months, reflecting central lines, intubations, and vents.

State License: Ohio license required (IMLC not accepted)

COVID Vaccination: Required

Credentialing:

Emergency/Temporary Privileges: Yes

Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitalist to practice in a supportive, high-acuity environment with access to specialty support. If you are looking for a flexible locum tenens role with a well-structured schedule, this could be a perfect fit.