Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Delaware

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About The Position

 We are seeking a skilled Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position in Delaware. This three-month assignment, starting 06/02/2025, requires coverage for 8a-4:30p on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a minimum of three days per week. The physician will provide remote support to on-site healthcare providers, handling 20-40 calls daily related to hospice and palliative care. Responsibilities include advising on cardiac, cancer, IDT Alzheimer's, and ALS cases for hospice and palliative care teams. This role offers the potential for extension beyond the initial three-month period.

Job Details:

Location: Delaware

Facility Type: Hospice

Start Date: 06/02/2025

LOA: 3 months (with potential for extension)

Provider Type Needed: Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Schedule: 8a-4:30p Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (minimum 3 days/week)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide remote consultation and support to on-site healthcare providers

• Handle 20-40 calls per day related to hospice and palliative care

• Offer expert advice on cardiac, cancer, IDT Alzheimer's, and ALS cases

• Support both hospice and palliative care teams

• Utilize Netsmart software for patient management and communication

• Maintain clear and effective communication with on-site staff

• Ensure high-quality patient care through remote consultation

• Adhere to all relevant medical and ethical guidelines

Additional Information:

• Must be licensed to practice in Delaware

• Experience with telemedicine or remote consultation preferred

• Strong communication skills essential for effective remote support

• Familiarity with hospice and palliative care best practices required

Apply now to learn more!

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.