Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southaven, Mississippi

Job description

About the facility

This acute care hospital provides comprehensive medical services across a range of clinical programs, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and women's health. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Clinical operations are structured to accommodate on-site inpatient Hospital Medicine coverage across both day and night shifts.

About the facility location

The assignment area is situated within a growing suburban community in the Greater Memphis region, offering clinicians on assignment access to a range of entertainment, recreational, and dining options. Notable destinations include Snowden Grove Park, the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, the Landers Center, and Southaven Towne Center. The area is located approximately 20 miles from downtown Memphis, providing access to broader urban amenities and additional leisure options during time away from clinical duties.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient Hospital Medicine coverage on an on-site basis during day and night shifts, managing adult patients presenting with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, performing daily rounds, developing individualized treatment plans, and prescribing medications in accordance with approved clinical privileges. Clinicians are expected to collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and facilitate quality patient care throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are required outside of assigned shift hours.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Day shift and night shift available; no call required
• Certifications required: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required

Your dedicated recruiter

Lindsey Bagwell

Call / Text: (470) 431-4823
Email: lindsey.bagwell@locumtenens.com

Show recruiter contact information