Our client is seeking a locums Hospitalist to join their current Hospitalist group in northern Illinois this summer to assist with coverage needs as they have had a doctor reduce his hours from full-time to part-time status. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is a BC Internal Medicine physician with inpatient experience who is comfortable performing ICU procedures such as central lines, intubations, and vent management. In this setting, the Hospitalist will co-manage the ICU with the particular specialists, in addition to rounding on patients and handling admissions, discharges, and consults. The scheduling for this job is 7 on / 7 off, but only 9-hour days, with no after-hours beeper call, as the facility has a Nocturnist on staff. Additional sub-specialty support includes Anesthesiologist, Radiologist, and General Surgeons on-site. If the candidate likes the group and would like to consider a permanent role, the client will be glad to entertain that idea. This is a well-established Hospitalist group and one of the very first clients to work with the Hospitalist concept. The client boasts that the synergy within this group of doctors is second to none, so the candidate is sure to love the working atmosphere. On top of that, the pay for this opportunity is really good! This client is located in beautiful, lush, northern Illinois, where you will find outdoor cafes and restaurants, plenty of city gardens for strolling, Midwestern charm, and a variety of cultural events. Credentialing can be completed within 4-6 weeks and the client anticipates that this need will go through the fall.
