Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Locum tenens
Company: Optigy
Category: Hospitalist
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Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - Kansas City, MO - Full-Time Locum
Optigy seeks dedicated and experienced Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO), including those with nocturnist experience, for a long-term locum assignment at a prominent Level I Trauma Center in Kansas City, MO. This opportunity offers physicians the chance to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team within a well-established hospital medicine program. As a Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO), you will provide comprehensive inpatient care while working with multidisciplinary teams, advanced practice providers, and specialty consultants in a high-acuity environment.
This role is ideal for board certified or board eligible physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine who thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting. The hospital features a 590-bed facility, an open ICU model with intensivist support, and a 44-bed Critical Care/ICU, ensuring that providers work alongside an experienced team committed to patient-centered care. The Kansas City location offers the benefit of a vibrant metropolitan area celebrated for its culture, cuisine, and diverse neighborhoods, making it an excellent place to work and live.
As a Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO), your primary responsibilities will include managing admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage for adult inpatients, and collaborating closely with intensivists and other specialists. The position does not require the performance of procedures and provides flexibility in scheduling, with both day and night shift opportunities available. The hospital’s robust EMR system supports accurate and timely documentation, and the 24/7 critical care program ensures continuous support for all providers.
Successful candidates for the Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) role will demonstrate comfort and competence in managing high-acuity patients in a Level I Trauma Center. Clean credentialing files are preferred for ease of onboarding. This position offers a supportive environment with full specialty backup, making it an excellent choice for physicians seeking a challenging yet rewarding locum assignment. Compensation is competitive and based on open rates, with daily overtime available after 12 hours according to hospital policy.
Join a team that values excellence in patient care, clinical collaboration, and professional growth. If you are committed to providing high-quality inpatient care and are seeking a locum hospitalist opportunity in Kansas City, apply now by clicking the application button below and take the next step in your clinical career.
Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - Summary- Locum, full-time opportunity in a high-acuity hospital medicine program
- Work at a renowned Level I Trauma Center with robust specialty support
- Flexible scheduling options for day and night shifts
- Collaborative, team-based care model
- Deliver comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients
- Manage admissions, daily rounding, and cross-coverage responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with intensivists, advanced practice providers, and specialty consultants
- Participate in multidisciplinary care for critically ill and complex patients
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- No procedural duties required
- Participate in the ongoing development of hospital medicine and ECMO programs
- Highly competitive, open-rate compensation
- Daily overtime available after 12 hours
- Supportive, collegial team environment
- Exposure to advanced hospital medicine practices and specialty care
- Opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with state-of-the-art facilities
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure
- Experience or comfort working in a Level I Trauma Center
- Proven ability to manage high-acuity inpatient medical patients
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including days and nights
- Clean credentialing file preferred
- Demonstrates strong clinical skills and confidence in high-acuity settings
- Communicates effectively and collaborates well within multidisciplinary teams
- Values excellence in patient care and maintains accurate documentation
- Adaptable to flexible scheduling and shift assignments
- Motivated to contribute positively to a high-performing hospitalist program
- 590-bed hospital with 44-bed ICU and open ICU model
- Full specialty backup and 24/7 critical care support
- Participation in an evolving ECMO program
- Excellent professional environment for hospital medicine physicians
- Kansas City location offers a balanced lifestyle with access to cultural, recreational, and educational amenities
Take the next step in your hospital medicine career as a Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) by applying today. Click the application button to join a respected medical team and make an impact in patient care.