Join Integrative Emergency Services (IES) at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri. Hiring PRN Day Shift & Night Shift Hospitalists on a W2 or 1099 basis to start in December 2025 or January 2026.
Hospitalist Care Model
- Team Configuration: 2 physician hospitalists per day + 2 advanced practice providers (APP) per day + 1 physician per night
- Average Daily Census: Up to 40 patients
- Physician Shifts: 6a-6p; 7a-7p; 6p-6a
- APP Shifts: 7a-7p
- Schedule: 7-on/7-off block scheduling for both physicians and APPs. Other flexible schedule options may also be available. We support one another by covering shifts when needed.
- ICU Coverage: Open ICU with the support of a hospital-provided pulmonologist
- Procedures Required (training can be provided):
- Intubations
- Central lines
- Arterial lines
- Paracentesis
- Thoracentesis
- Anesthesiologists and surgeons are available for consults and can help with difficult cases. Pulmonologist can assist with any critical pulmonary patients on vents or those who have chronic pulmonary issues. Anesthesiologists available 24 hours if needed. RT staff is proficient with intubating patients and anesthesia available as backup as well.
- EMR: Meditech Expanse
- Code Coverage: Emergency Department is responsible for codes. Hospitalists are asked to arrive as soon as possible to take over care.
- Specialty Support: Pulmonology, Pathology, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Psychiatry, Interventional Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, General Surgery, Pain Management, OBGYN, Ortho, Wound Care, Diagnostic Radiology, and Interventional Radiology.
- Collaboration: Strong integration with IES Emergency Medicine team on-site
Qualifications
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Comfortable managing ICU patients, including procedures such as central lines and ventilator management
- Active Missouri medical licensure, DEA & CSR
- ACLS and BLS certification (PALS preferred)
Benefits
- Occurrence-based liability insurance coverage (no tail coverage necessary)
Community
Tucked into the heart of the Ozarks, West Plains is a family-friendly town known for its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and small-town charm. With easy access to lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and excellent schools, it’s an ideal community for those looking to enjoy a slower pace without sacrificing quality of care or professional opportunity.
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