Urgent need for Hospitalist coverage in southern Oklahoma! Four-physician, hospital-owned practice, seeking to add a 5th perm member to their group in late fall 2010, has a job opportunity for locum tenens coverage to bridge the gap until a perm can be hired. This is a great location, just a short drive from the northern Dallas suburbs! 12-hour day shifts, with light night call (Hospitalists only responsible for their own inpatients on call), and a very reasonable census averaging 17 total patients per day. The locums physician is only responsible for admitting patients every 3rd day! 250+ bed facility with full sub-specialty support on-site for procedure backup and consult; no code response. Privileges can be expedited. The schedule is flexible and the normal rotation is 7on / 7off-blocked schedules. Lend your experience to a great practice in need, or get your feet wet with a stable and predictable group! Assignment has potential for long-term commitment; however, client will consider short-term and sporadic coverage, as well, to keep the patient load reasonable for their permanent physicians. Interviews begin immediately, so please call ASAP for more details!
