Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Mount Vernon, Ohio

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Ohio; On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an MD for inpatient hospital medicine coverage in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The assignment offers 12-hour day or night shifts on-site, with admissions management and patient care across all ages.

Prescriptive authority is required, and board certification is negotiable. No call outside scheduled hours. Case load is variable, and the facility operates within a structured hospitalist model.

Qualifications

• Board certification negotiable.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• On-site coverage with 12-hour shifts.
• No call outside of assigned shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions and patient care across all ages on inpatient hospital medicine service.
• Perform procedures including intubations, central line placement, and arterial line placement.
• Rounding and handoffs during day and night shifts.
• Coordinate with specialty support to facilitate coordinated care.

Skills

Inpatient hospital medicine

ICU management

12-hour shifts

Procedural skills

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-229025-MD-OH
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: 01/25/2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This community hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and specialty care services to patients throughout the surrounding region and neighboring communities. The facility operates within a structured hospitalist coverage model and maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Clinical operations are organized to accommodate on-site day and night shift coverage.

About the Facility Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a historic small town located approximately one hour north of Columbus in Knox County, offering a restored downtown with local shops, restaurants, and public art. Ariel-Foundation Park, built on the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass factory grounds, provides walking trails, scenic lakes, and the Rastin Observation Tower amid a blend of natural and industrial history. Outdoor enthusiasts may also explore the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, while the broader area supports a range of activities suited to families and visitors alike.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient hospital medicine coverage during 12-hour day (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) shifts on an on-site basis, managing admissions, rounding, and ongoing patient care across all age groups. Responsibilities include managing patients within an open ICU model and performing procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and arterial line placements. Night shifts average 5-6 admissions, and specialty support is available to facilitate coordinated care delivery. No call responsibilities are required outside of assigned shift hours.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 12-hour shifts; no call required
• Procedures Required: Intubations; central line placement; arterial line placement
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification negotiable; prescriptive authority required