Hospitalist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kentucky

Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-212048-MD-KY
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:December - January
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 25-bed critical access hospital serves the rural population of eastern Kentucky with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. The facility maintains Level IV Trauma designation and provides essential medical services including laboratory, radiology, and swing-bed capabilities for post-acute care patients. The hospital operates within the Mercy Health system and utilizes Epic EMR for integrated documentation and care coordination.

About the Clinician's Workday

The hospitalist will provide comprehensive 24-hour inpatient medical care at this 25-bed critical access hospital, managing adult and geriatric patients including swing-bed cases requiring post-acute care. The clinician will function as the sole physician on service, coordinating with a Physician Assistant and nursing staff to deliver continuous patient care. Epic EMR system must be utilized for all clinical documentation and care coordination across the Mercy Health system.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:1 Physician Assistant, nursing staff
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No