Hospitalist Physician
At a glance
Hospitalist role posted by ATC West Healthcare Services, a recruiter. Irvine, KY · temporary.
Pay not stated
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Cover inpatient hospital medicine during the scheduled vacation absence, caring for adult patients on the medical unit
- Manage a single ICU bed as part of your medical-unit coverage
- Take occasional calls from nursing homes and share call with the team
- Work onsite daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with phone or beeper coverage outside those hours
What you bring
- You hold Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or another listed specialty
- You have an active Kentucky medical license, plus ACLS, BLS and DEA
- You have a clean malpractice and licensing history
Who this fits
This is a short locum assignment for a physician providing inpatient coverage at a community hospital. The role requires onsite work in Eastern Kentucky from August 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM through August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM, with shared call outside onsite hours.
From the recruiter
ATC Locums is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to provide hospital coverage for a vacation absence. With a manageable patient census, Epic EMR, and emergency credentialing available, this is an excellent opportunity for physicians looking for a seamless locum assignment.
At ATC Locums, we're physician-led and committed to creating a better locums experience. We understand what matters most to physicians responsive communication, efficient credentialing, and personalized support every step of the way.
Opportunity Highlights- Location: Eastern Kentucky
- Practice Setting: Community hospital with inpatient medical unit coverage
- Coverage Dates: August 6, 2026 (8:00 AM) August 10, 2026 (8:00 AM)
- Schedule: Onsite daily from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM with beeper/phone call coverage outside onsite hours
- Call: Shared call rotation (approximately 1:3-1:6) with minimal callback expectations
- Patient Volume: Approximately 14 adult inpatients per day
- Patient Population: 100% adult, with approximately 50% geriatric patients
- Trauma Designation: Level IV hospital
- Ongoing Availability: Additional future coverage opportunities may be available
- Inpatient hospital medicine coverage
- Manage patients on the medical unit, including care for a single ICU bed
- Respond to occasional nursing home calls as needed
- EMR: Epic
- Collaborative hospital team in a community-focused environment
- Emergency credentialing and temporary privileges available for qualified providers
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active Kentucky medical license
- ACLS, BLS, and DEA required
- Clean malpractice and licensing history
If you're interested in this opportunity, or would like to hear about other physician-led locum
opportunities through ATC Locums, we'd love to connect!