Hospitalist Locum Tenens

Hospitalist locum tenensassignments nationwide.

Hospital medicine is the fastest-growing specialty in locums. Falcon places hospitalists in community hospitals, academic centers, and critical access facilities across the country.

$150–$250/hr
Typical day rate
High volume
Consistent year-round demand
The assignment

What to expect as a locum hospitalist physician.

Typical setting

Community hospitals, academic medical centers, and critical access hospitals. Hospitalists manage inpatient care from admission to discharge across a broad range of conditions.

Typical schedule

7-on/7-off is the most common schedule — a week of full-time coverage followed by a week off. Ideal for physicians who want predictable blocks of time.

Assignment length

Minimum 2-week assignments. Most hospitalist locums contracts run 1–3 months with extension options.

What we handle

Everything except the medicine.

  • Credentialing & licensingWe manage state licensure, DEA registration, NPDB checks, and hospital privileges in parallel with your placement.

  • Travel & housingFlights, rental cars, and furnished housing arranged and covered for every assignment.

  • Malpractice coverageOccurrence or claims-made policy included. We brief you on the specifics before you start.

  • Weekly direct depositCompetitive day rates paid weekly. No net-30, no chasing invoices.

Why Falcon for Hospitalist

Hospitalist medicine rewards the agencies who understand the 7-on/7-off model.

Hospitalist assignments require careful scheduling coordination — facilities need full blocks covered, not partial coverage. Falcon manages the scheduling, credentialing, and travel logistics so the transition from one assignment to the next is seamless.

  • 7-on/7-off scheduling coordinated
  • Multi-state licensing managed
  • Critical access and community hospital placements

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