Locum Tenens Nocturnist Hospitalist — Kansas City, MO (Night Shift, Starting Mar 1, 2026)

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Locum tenens opportunity in Kansas City, MO offering inpatient nocturnist coverage beginning March 1, 2026, with ongoing assignments. Flexible scheduling for night shifts (schedule TBD); clinical-only coverage in a hospital setting.

Scope of care

• Adult inpatient medicine: admissions, rounding, cross-coverage, and stabilization
• Provide timely phone consults as clinically appropriate
• Manage a general hospitalist case mix with access to inpatient specialty backup and standard hospital equipment

Clinical responsibilities

• Admit and manage hospitalized patients during nocturnist shifts
• Coordinate care with consultants, nursing, and support staff
• Complete documentation, orders, and handoffs per facility standards
• Participate in continuity of care and patient stabilization efforts

Qualifications

• Active Missouri medical license required
• Active DEA required
• Board certified or board eligible preferred
• Prior hospitalist experience preferred
• Physicians only; telehealth experience not required

Facility & support

• Nursing and hospital support staff available
• Inpatient specialty backup provided
• Reason for coverage: staffing support

Privileges, compliance & logistics

• Hospital privileges required
• Standard hospitalist procedures as required by facility
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage: to be determined

Coverage period

• Start: March 1, 2026
• End: Ongoing