About the position
Aya Locums is seeking a dedicated and skilled Hospitalist Physician for a 13-week locum position in Harlingen, TX. This role offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $180 to $200 per hour. As a Hospitalist Physician, you will be responsible for assessing patients, documenting their medical histories, and addressing any inquiries or concerns they may have. You will diagnose and manage various injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions, ensuring that each patient receives the highest standard of care. In this position, you will conduct, analyze, and interpret diagnostic tests, effectively communicating the results to patients. Keeping patient records current is essential, and you will be expected to update information and treatments regularly. You will also develop treatment plans and recommendations tailored to each patient's needs. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is key to coordinating patient care, and you will be expected to stay up to date with advances in medicine and best practices to provide the best possible outcomes for your patients. This role requires an active and unencumbered physician license in the state of Texas. If you need a new license for your assignment, Aya Locums can assist you in the process. Board certification or eligibility for certification in a relevant specialty is highly preferred. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required. The working hours for this position are structured as five 8-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00, providing a consistent schedule for the duration of the assignment. Aya Locums offers access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings, along with dedicated application and assignment support, in-house credentialing and licensing teams, and coverage for travel and lodging expenses. You will also benefit from easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents, as well as malpractice coverage and risk management support. Join Aya Locums and take advantage of a highly competitive and transparent locum tenens pay structure, along with the support you need to succeed in your role as a Hospitalist Physician.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and document medical histories.
- Address patient inquiries and concerns.
- Diagnose and manage injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret diagnostic tests and communicate results to patients.
- Keep patient records current by updating information and treatments.
- Develop treatment plans and recommendations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Stay up to date with advances in medicine and best practices.
Requirements
- An active and unencumbered physician license in the state of employment.
- Board certification or eligibility for certification in a specialty relevant to the role (highly preferred).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Experience in diagnostic and clinical decision-making.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and technology.
Benefits
- Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
- Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
- Dedicated application and assignment support.
- In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
- Travel and lodging coverage.
- Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
- Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
