Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Southaven, MS

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Southaven, MS
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Southaven, Mississippi, 38671!

Hospitalist Physician
Inpatient Adult Medicine • Emergency Response • No Procedures

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking a hospitalist physician for a short-term assignment in Southaven, Mississippi. This inpatient role involves managing adult patients in a high-acuity hospital setting with emergency response duties and operational support, ideal for experienced internal or family medicine physicians.

Opportunity Details

• Location: Southaven, Mississippi
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Acute care hospital, inpatient adult medicine, high-acuity environment
• Coverage: Two-week assignment starting April 1, 2026
• Schedule: 40 hours per week with day, swing, and night shifts

Schedule & Coverage

• Day shift: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. with 8 physicians and 3 NPPAs
• Swing shift: Variable hours (noon to midnight; may vary based on patient volume) with 1 physician
• Night shift: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. with 2 physicians and 1 NPPA

Clinical Scope

• Provide inpatient adult hospitalist care in a high-acuity setting
• Respond to emergency codes and rapid response teams (RRTs)
• Manage adult patients across all inpatient needs without procedures
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical record system (EPIC)

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted Mississippi medical license and DEA registration with MS address
• Recent inpatient or outpatient clinical experience of at least 2 years
• Board eligible or certified in internal medicine or family medicine
• Residency completed in IM or FM
• ACLS certification
• Proof of flu vaccination within the past year
• Documented case logs and CME credits within the past 2 years

Practice Environment

• Facility: 339-bed acute care hospital in Southaven, MS
• EMR: EPIC system
• Support: Credentialing assistance, malpractice coverage at $1 million/$3 million
• No procedures required

Qualified candidates will have

• Strong recent inpatient experience
• MS license and DEA registration ready for assignment

Rhino Medical is leading the charge.
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Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Explore entrepreneurial ventures in healthcare, such as locum tenens agencies or consulting services, leveraging your expertise and network gained from locum work.
2. Explore new cities and regions, immersing yourself in different cultures while working.
3. Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
4. Reinvent your career by exploring new specialties or transitioning to different healthcare sectors, seizing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
5. Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.

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