Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Augusta, GA

Start Date: ASAP About the Position This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-229007-MD-GA Title: MD Dates Needed: December 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support inpatient pulmonary critical care coverage within the MICU. The facility operates with dedicated support staff, including fellows, residents, and MICU staff, to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of pulmonary critical care services following a recent clinician vacancy. About the Facility Location Augusta offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities. Options include paddling the Savannah River, walking or biking along the Riverwalk, and exploring the Augusta Canal. The area also features historic landmarks, art galleries, parks, and family-friendly attractions across its downtown districts, with additional opportunities for golf, kayaking, hiking, baseball, and guided tours throughout the area. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide inpatient pulmonary critical care coverage for the MICU on a day shift basis, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with weekend call coverage from Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 7:00 AM. This assignment was initiated following the resignation of a staff clinician, and coverage is required to maintain continuity of care for the adult patient population. Board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is required, and prescriptive authority must be in place prior to the start of the assignment. Credentialing for this position is estimated at 120 days. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Support Staff: Fellows, residents, and MICU staff Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: weekend Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Times: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; weekend call Friday 5:00 PM - Monday 7:00 AM CertificationsRequired: Board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine required; prescriptive authority required Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Contact: