JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Infectious Disease Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cumberland, MD
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Start Date 9/26/2025 – 10/24/2025 (with potential for additional vacation coverage)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a – 5p
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Call during 8a – 5p only
• Call Type: Telephone, Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: Same-day within shift hours
COVERAGE DATES
• 9/26/2025 – 10/24/2025
• Mon – Fri only (no weekends)
• Possible additional vacation coverage beyond 10/24
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults only
• Patient Volume/Census: Variable, hospital consult-based
• Admissions: Average 2 while on call
• Rounding: Yes, included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Infectious Disease consults, inpatient and outpatient
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Meditech and Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: All specialties except Rheumatology and Genetics
• Support Staff Available: None (solo coverage)
• Reason for Coverage: Covering provider PTO/vacation
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Emergency Privileges available)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Emergency Privileges)
• Credentialing Timeline: 21 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (Mileage, Airfare, Lodging up to $175/night, Parking, Rental Car & Fuel, Ground Transportation)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Consults and management of infectious disease patients
• Inpatient rounding and follow-up consults
• Outpatient coverage as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Maryland license required (IMLC not accepted)
• Board: Board Certified in Infectious Disease
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications: CSR License required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Meditech and Epic EMR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Round on inpatients and respond to consult requests
• Provide infectious disease coverage Monday through Friday, 8a – 5p
• Manage average 2 admissions during call hours
• Cover inpatient and outpatient infectious disease needs during provider PTO
• Collaborate with hospital staff and other specialties as needed
• Work independently as the sole covering physician
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