Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Locums
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: $0
Category: Physician
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Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO)
Optigy is actively seeking board-certified or board-eligible Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for a dynamic, long-term locum tenens opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri. This position is ideal for experienced physicians interested in working within a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center. The hospitalist physician role offers a flexible schedule with both day and night shift opportunities, supporting a large, well-established hospital medicine program. This opening is suited for professionals who thrive in a collaborative, team-based care environment and are eager to provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients.
As a hospitalist physician, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, working closely with intensivists, specialty consultants, and advanced practice providers. The facility features a 590-bed hospital environment, an open ICU model with intensivist support, and a robust 24/7 critical care program. The hospitalist position also supports ongoing initiatives, including participation in a developing ECMO program, ensuring exposure to the latest advancements in acute care medicine.
Kansas City is recognized for its vibrant mix of Midwestern charm and metropolitan amenities, making it a desirable place to work and live. Physicians relocating or working in this region benefit from a diverse local culture, a renowned food scene, excellent schools, and a variety of recreational activities. This opportunity not only advances your career in hospital medicine but also offers the chance to make a positive impact in a thriving medical community.
Hospitalist physician roles in this setting do not require procedural skills, and all shifts are supported by full specialty backup. The flexible scheduling model accommodates both day and nocturnist preferences, with coverage models tailored to optimize patient care and provider work-life balance. Physicians in this position manage admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage responsibilities, and are expected to maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
If you are a hospitalist physician who excels in managing high-acuity inpatient medical cases and values a collaborative environment with excellent specialty support, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button and join a forward-thinking team dedicated to clinical excellence.
Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - Summary- Long-term locum tenens opportunity for hospitalist physicians
- Work within a Level I Trauma Center and 590-bed hospital
- Flexible scheduling with day and night shifts
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Role supports developing ECMO program and robust critical care services
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients in a hospital setting
- Manage patient admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with intensivists, specialty consultants, and advanced practice providers
- Participate in multidisciplinary care for critically ill patients
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
- No procedural requirements
- Support the care delivery model for both day and night coverage
- Competitive open rates based on locum tenens assignment
- Daily overtime eligibility after 12 hours (differential applied)
- Full specialty backup and 24/7 critical care support
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Experience or comfort working in a Level I Trauma Center
- Ability to manage high-acuity inpatient medical patients
- Willingness to work day or night shifts as scheduled
- Clean professional record preferred for presentation
- Experienced hospitalist or nocturnist seeking a long-term locum tenens role
- Team-oriented and values collaborative patient care
- Flexible and adaptable to variable shift patterns
- Committed to high-quality clinical documentation and patient outcomes
- Open to working in a dynamic, high-acuity hospital environment
- 590-bed hospital with a 44-bed critical care/ICU unit
- Open ICU model with intensivist and specialty support
- Participation in a developing ECMO program
- No on-call responsibilities
- Flexible scheduling options to suit provider availability
- Located in a region with strong quality of life, diverse neighborhoods, and excellent educational and cultural amenities
Take the next step in your hospitalist career by applying today. Click the job application button to submit your credentials and join a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.