Hospitalist Job in Higgston, Georgia
Locum Hospitalist - Flex Shift, Top of Market Premium Pay, Quick Start. Top facility. Paid travel/housing. Paid malpractice.
Company:Odyssey Locums
Profession/Specialty:Hospitalist
Location:Higgston, Georgia, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
Locum Hospitalist needed to start ASAP and work ongoing near Higgston, GA.
- Target Start Date October 2026 (or as soon as privs can be issued)
- Need day, night and weekend coverage.
- Open ICU model with 24/7 intensivist support.
- Hospitalist is responsible for all codes and rapid responses.
- Exceptionally stable program with ~15-year average hospitalist tenure.
- Predictable admission structure for daytime providers – admissions are taken in structured time blocks rather than a round-robin approach, with block times alternating daily to ensure fairness, predictability, and flexibility.
- Shared team-based approach during peak volumes.
- Nocturnists are responsible for cross coverage and admissions, averaging 8-10 admissions per night.
- Admissions primarily from the ED.
- Target of 18-22 billable encounters per day shift with admissions factored into that
- Volume dependent daytime staffing model with 2-3 physicians + 1 APP who practices collaboratively and at the top of their licensure, independently rounding on approximately 80% of physician census, with physician chart reviews and co-signing as required.
- Must have GA license and active DEA
- EMR: Meditech Expanse.
- $2,000 referral bonus received for any referral who works 160 hours.
- $Competitive Hourly pay + housing + car rental & gas + mileage (driving own car only) + parking + tolls + baggage fees + A++ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage included.
Top healthcare facility offering a full range of healthcare services.
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About Odyssey Locums
Control over your career is true freedom — and Odyssey Locum Tenens makes it possible
We understand the needs of today’s clinicians. Our experienced recruiters advocate for you at every step—from negotiating top pay packages to ensuring a seamless credentialing and onboarding process. Together, we help you craft assignments tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and career stage.
What We Offer:
Maximized pay and opportunity
Fast, efficient credentialing with a dedciated credentialing specialist
24/7 recruiter support
National job opportunities across all 50 states
Malpractice coverage included with tail
Travel and lodging arranged and paid for
Choose when and where you work — from 1-week blocks to long-term contracts
Who We Work With:
Residents & Fellows
Odyssey helps residents and fellows launch their careers with flexibility and financial support. Locum tenens gives you the chance to “test-drive” a facility before signing a full-time contract, while also building your CV and earning extra income to pay down medical school loans.
Mid-Career Physicians
For physicians who have already established themselves, Odyssey offers locum opportunities that bring balance and variety. Whether you want to expand your reach, earn additional income, break out of routine, or serve communities in need, Odyssey supports you in shaping the career you want.
Late-Career Physicians
Odyssey partners with senior physicians who want to keep making an impact without the demands of a full-time role. Locum tenens allows you to share your expertise, support younger doctors, and continue practicing on your own terms — with Odyssey handling the details.
Specialties We Staff:
We place locum tenens providers in a wide range of specialties, including:
Anesthesiology
CRNA
Emergency Medicine
Radiology
Gastroenterology
and more
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