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Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Apple Valley, CA Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Apple Valley, California Hospitalist Locum Tenens Opportunity 208-Bed Acute Care Hospital • Procedural Role • Flexible Shift Options Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Apple Valley, California , supporting a well-established inpatient medicine program within a full-service acute care hospital . This is a high-functioning Hospitalist program offering flexible shift options across days, swings, and nights with a consistent patient census and strong specialty support. Opportunity Details Location: Apple Valley, California Contract Type: Hospitalist Locum Tenens Start Date: ASAP (upon credentialing) Credentialing Timeline: 90–120 days Shift Options: Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Swings: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Practice Environment 208-bed acute care hospital 20 ICU beds (open ICU model) EMR: Epic No APP coverage Staffing Model: 5 day physicians 1 swing physician 1 night physician This is a physician-driven hospitalist program with defined coverage and consistent workflows . Clinical Scope Average daily census: ~85 patients Admissions: Days: 10–15 Nights: 6–12 Procedures Required: Arterial line placement Central line insertion Intubation Vent management EKG interpretation Hospitalists: Participate in rapid response team Share responsibility for codes with ED Specialty Support Robust specialty coverage including: Cardiology Neurology Pulmonology Gastroenterology Nephrology General Surgery Orthopedics Radiology and advanced imaging This is a well-supported inpatient environment with access to comprehensive services . Requirements Internal Medicine trained (MD/DO) Active California medical license (required) Comfortable with required procedures BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications Who This Works For This role is ideal for hospitalists who: Prefer procedural inpatient medicine Are comfortable in an open ICU environment Want flexibility across shift types Value consistent census and structured coverage Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity Established hospitalist program with defined staffing Strong specialty backup and full-service hospital Procedural scope keeps skills sharp Flexible scheduling across day, swing, and night shifts Stable, ongoing coverage need This is a plug-in hospitalist role built for consistency, autonomy, and clinical depth . Apply Today If you are a California-licensed Hospitalist physician ready for a procedural inpatient role , Rhino Medical would like to connect. Submit your CV and availability to get started. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.