Locums Hospitalist Physician – Day Rounds, 7-on/7-off (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida — on-site

Schedule and Shift

• 7 days on / 7 days off
• Day rounds: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Late-call coverage: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, approximately 3–4 times per week

Facility and Volume

• Hospital size: ~300 beds
• Trauma center: yes
• ICU: open model with on-site intensivist support
• Typical census: 21–25 patients per physician
• Daily admissions: 3–4 per physician
• Consults: ~1–2 per day (varies with volume)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Daily rounding and evaluation of hospitalized patients
• Admission and discharge management
• Management of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Coordinate care with consultants, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
• Respond to patient needs during late-call coverage
• Care for medically complex patients in a busy inpatient setting

Procedures and Respiratory Care

• No procedures required
• No ventilator management required; intensivist supports ICU patients

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Hospital medicine/inpatient experience required
• Active Florida medical license
• Active Florida DEA license