How would you like to spend the spring and summer soaking up Southern hospitality in beautiful northwestern Alabama? Our client is growing their program and in doing so, they have a job opportunity for a locums Hospitalist to join their 24/7 in-house program starting May 1, 2011, until a permanent candidate can be identified. The right candidate for this job will be BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, with a strong comfort level with performing ICU procedures such as central lines, vent management, and intubations, as well as assist with codes and rapid responses. Other responsibilities include rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults. The schedule is 7 on/7 off day shifts only, from 7a - 7p, with no after-hours beeper call needed. There is double coverage during the days and an Internist covers the nights. The patient volume is 15-20 ppd, which includes 1-2 admissions per day. There is full sub-specialty support, but the ICU procedures are still necessary for this position. Credentialing can be completed within 60 days and since they have a May 1st desired start, they'll move as quickly as we can get you in there! The pay rate on this job is excellent, so not only will you be healing and saving lives, but you will be making some excellent money at the same time! Give us a call and we'll tell you more!