Our client, located in northeastern Louisiana, is in the process of starting a new 24/7 Hospitalist program in January 2011. They have a job opportunity for locums Hospitalists to jump in and help while they are working to identify permanent candidates to help meet the needs of their patients and get the program off the ground. The ideal candidates will be BC/BE in Internal Medicine, Louisiana licensed, and super strong in ICU procedures, such as intubations, central lines, and vent management, with the ability to run codes and rapid responses. Patient volume is about 17-18 per day, which includes a couple of admissions per day. Sub-specialty on-site includes ER, General Surgery, and Urology; everything else is transferred out. Provider would be responsible for rounding, admissions, consults, and discharges. The pay for this job is really great and privileging can be completed within 2-4 weeks. Don't hesitate on this one!
