Hospitalist Job in Bristol, Tennessee

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TBD We're seeking a dedicated hospitalist/nocturnist to join a community hospital team in Bristol, TN, starting August 1, 2026, with ongoing coverage. This is a locum tenens, clinical-only role staffed as 12-hour shifts (day 8a-8p and night 8p-8a). What you'll be doing Provide inpatient hospitalist/nocturnist coverage for adult and geriatric patients. Admit patients, perform daily rounding, and manage acute inpatient medical care. Work closely with NP/PAs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Maintain clear, timely documentation in Epic. Supervise NPs and PAs as part of routine responsibilities. Facility and team Community hospital in Bristol, TN with 263 acute care beds, including 38 ICU beds.

EMR:

Epic.

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dedicated NP/PA admitter; day team typically includes 4 MDs and 2 NPs; night coverage includes 1 MD. Specialty backup available through multidisciplinary inpatient teams. Standard inpatient hospital equipment provided. Schedule and patient mix 12-hour shifts (8a-8p and 8p-8a). Adults and geriatrics; general hospitalist medicine case mix. Admissions and rounding are part of the assignment; patient volume/census to be determined. Privileges, credentialing, and logistics Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges/credentialing timeline to be determined. Travel, lodging, malpractice, and rate details to be determined. Required qualifications Active, unrestricted Tennessee medical license. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine accepted. Active DEA with Tennessee address, authorized for schedules II (including II-N), III (including III-N), IV, and V. ACLS certification. Completion of residency training; fellowship preferred. ECFMG certification required for international medical graduates. Case logs from the past 2 years required. Current immunizations and TB screening; mask fitting required. Telehealth experience not required. Procedures and expectations Inpatient admissions, rounding, and acute medical management. General hospitalist coverage with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care. If you'd like more details on compensation, temporary privileges, or credentialing timelines, we can follow up with the facility contact.