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Description: JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Hospitalist/Nocturnist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Traverse City, MI • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 Open • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; Night Shifts Required COVERAGE DATES • 12/01/2025 Open PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatric Patients (via Med/Peds Hospitalists) • Patient Volume/Census: Step-down and high-acuity inpatients • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: General Hospital Medicine; Step-down and ICU-level acuity FACILITY INFORMATION • Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Standard hospitalist tools and monitoring equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Excellent specialty support • Support Staff Available: Physicians, APPs, and nursing teams • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Michigan License required (unlicensed presentations not accepted) • Board: BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine • DEA: Active DEA registration required • Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred • Experience: Hospitalist or Nocturnist experience preferred • Other Qualifications: Flexible schedule; comfort managing diverse patient populations; telehealth experience not required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide nocturnist hospitalist coverage for Munson Medical Center • Manage adult and pediatric patients collaboratively with Med/Peds hospitalists • Respond to codes and rapid responses during assigned shifts • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care in a closed ICU and step-down unit environment • Coordinate with specialists and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes • Adhere to Munson Medical Center s policies, credentialing standards, and EMR documentation requirements • Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous quality improvement COMMUNITY INFORMATION • Traverse City, Michigan is a scenic northern Michigan community known for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere. • Located on Grand Traverse Bay, the city offers year-round recreational opportunities, vineyards, and local festivals including the National Cherry Festival. • Downtown features a vibrant arts scene, local restaurants, and proximity to the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas. |