Locums - Portsmouth, New Hampshire Hospitalist OpeningClinical RoleJoin an established Hospitalist team in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, providing inpatient coverage beginning November 13, 2026, for an initial three-month assignment.
The team is seeking a physician who is enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians and who wants to engage with all aspects of the hospital, including medical education and hospital operations.
Assignment DetailsStart Date:November 13, 2026
Contract Length:3 months
Schedule:- 7 on/7 off block schedule
- 10- and 12-hour physician shifts
- 12-hour shifts with rotating call
- Providers must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
- Providers must be willing to work 7 consecutive shifts
- Preferably 2 weeks per month
Coverage Model:- Locum need equivalent to 1 FTE
- 16-20 patient visits per physician per day
- Dedicated nocturnist coverage
- 2 dedicated nocturnists
- Closed ICU
- No procedures
- Inpatient Hospitalist coverage
- Teaching and mentoring responsibilities
Position Highlights- November 13, 2026 start
- 3-month initial assignment
- Locum need equivalent to 1 FTE
- 7 on/7 off block schedule
- 10- and 12-hour physician shifts
- 12-hour shifts with rotating call
- 16-20 patient visits per physician per day
- 2 dedicated nocturnists
- Closed ICU
- No procedures
- Teaching and mentoring opportunities
- Medical education involvement
- Hospital operations involvement
- Must be flexible for days, nights, and weekends
- Must be willing to work 7 consecutive shifts
- Preferably 2 weeks per month
- Meditech EMR
- Board Certified in ABIM or Family Medicine required
Clinical Details & ResponsibilitiesPractice Setting:Hospital
Inpatient
Closed ICU
Clinical Responsibilities:- Provide inpatient Hospitalist coverage
- Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients
- See approximately 16-20 patients per physician per day
- Participate in the 7 on/7 off block schedule
- Provide day and night coverage as assigned
- Participate in rotating call
- Work collaboratively with dedicated nocturnists
- Participate in medical education
- Teach and mentor physicians in training
- Engage with hospital operations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary hospital teams
- Coordinate patient care and disposition
- Document patient care using Meditech
Teaching & MentoringThe physician will have an opportunity to teach and mentor the next generation of physicians and engage with multiple aspects of hospital operations, including medical education.
Call ResponsibilitiesCall Type:Rotating call
Call Schedule:- 12-hour shifts
- Rotating call responsibilities
- 7 on/7 off block schedule
- Day, night, and weekend flexibility required
- 2 dedicated nocturnists provide overnight Hospitalist support
Support & TeamThe Hospitalist team includes
2 dedicated nocturnists and operates with a closed ICU model. The provider will work with an established multidisciplinary hospital team and have opportunities to participate in medical education and hospital operations.
Patient Volume- Approximately 16-20 patient visits per physician per day
ICU & Procedures- Closed ICU
- No procedures required
Requirements- Board Certified in Internal Medicine through ABIM OR Board Certified in Family Medicine - Required
- Ability to provide inpatient Hospitalist coverage
- Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
- Willingness to work 7 consecutive shifts
- Ability to participate in rotating call
- Interest in teaching and mentoring
- Ability to participate in medical education and hospital operations
CredentialingBoard Certification through ABIM or Family Medicine is required.
Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.
EMR System:Meditech
Organization & Team- Established Hospitalist service
- Locum need equivalent to 1 FTE
- 7 on/7 off block schedule
- 10- and 12-hour shifts
- 2 dedicated nocturnists
- Closed ICU
- No procedures
- 16-20 patient visits per physician per day
- Teaching and mentoring opportunities
- Medical education involvement
- Hospital operations involvement
- Meditech EMR
About Portsmouth, New HampshireLocation & Access: Portsmouth is a historic coastal city in southeastern New Hampshire, conveniently located near the Maine border and within driving distance of Boston. The city offers easy access to major highways and regional airports.
Lifestyle & Community: Portsmouth is known for its charming downtown, historic architecture, locally owned restaurants, shops, galleries, and vibrant cultural scene. Its walkable downtown and waterfront create a distinctive New England atmosphere.
Outdoor Recreation: The area offers excellent access to beaches, boating, kayaking, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. The New Hampshire Seacoast and nearby Maine coastline provide numerous recreational opportunities.
Attractions: Portsmouth is home to attractions including Strawbery Banke Museum, Prescott Park, Market Square, the historic waterfront, and numerous historic homes and cultural venues.
Quality of Life: Portsmouth combines coastal New England living with a strong community, excellent dining and cultural offerings, and convenient access to both Boston and Maine, making it an attractive destination for a Hospitalist locum assignment.
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