Nurse Practitioner | Hospitalist
Location: Tennessee
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Hospitalist NP in Tennessee!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-215825-NP-TN
- Title: NP
- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift
- Assignment Type: Inpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
About the FacilityThis 505-bed facility, established in 1935, operates a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, serving the broader Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Appalachian Highlands region. The hospital provides a broad range of specialty services including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, emergency care, surgical services, and ICU, and was the first site in Tennessee to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery. The facility has been recognized with Healthgrades' America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award and the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award, and operates as a community-centered, non-teaching medical center under a regional health system.
About the Facility LocationThe Kingsport area offers a range of entertainment and outdoor recreation options suited to varied interests. Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy jeep and quad bike adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains, zip lining, rock climbing, and alpine coasters, while additional activities include axe throwing, go-kart racing, and exploring caverns at Raccoon Mountain. Live music venues, ghost tours, city tours, and theme parks such as Dollywood provide further options for leisure during time off.
About the Clinician's WorkdayClinicians will provide inpatient hospitalist coverage during either a day shift (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) or night shift (8:00 PM - 6:00 AM), each 10 hours in length, on an on-site basis. The clinician will work alongside a physician team structured across five concurrent shifts - two 10-hour MD day shifts, two 12-hour MD day/extended shifts, and one overnight MD shift - supporting a high-volume inpatient environment with a total team census of approximately 93 encounters per day. No procedures are required, as this is a straight inpatient coverage role. Tennessee DEA, CDS, and Prescriptive Authority are required; board certification is required for this assignment.
Additional Job Details- Case Load/PPD: 93 encounters/day
- Support Staff: Two 10-hour MD day shifts, two 12-hour MD day/extended shifts, one overnight MD shift
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
- Shift Times: Day shift: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Night shift: 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- Procedures Required: None required
- CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; TN DEA, CDS, and Prescriptive Authority required
Why choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
- Digital hub for assignment details
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About LocumTenens.com
The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.
LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.
We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.
Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.
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