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Locum Hospitalist MD/DO, Night Shift, Sugar Land TX

Onsite · Houston, Texas
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

As a Locum Tenens Hospitalist (MD/DO) in Sugar Land, TX, you will own inpatient care for a 24-bed unit, handling admissions, daily rounding, and discharges. You will work nights (5p-5a) in a 7-on/7-off block schedule with no call, closed ICU, and support from specialists and nursing. This role offers competitive compensation, paid travel and expenses, and the stability of Epic EMR in a fast-growing Houston suburb.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Own admissions, daily rounds, and discharges for adult inpatients, managing acute and chronic conditions.
  • 2Coordinate care with specialists, nursing, case management, and ancillary teams to ensure smooth transitions.
  • 3Order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and adjust based on patient response.
  • 4Respond rapidly to codes and rapid responses for your own patients, ensuring timely intervention.
  • 5Document accurately in Epic within hospital standards to maintain compliance and continuity.
  • 6Drive patient outcomes through clear communication with patients, families, and the care team.
  • 7Manage 15-20 patients per shift while prioritizing urgent needs and maintaining quality metrics.

Requirements7

  • 1MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • 2Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain before start.
  • 3Current DEA registration.
  • 42+ years inpatient hospitalist experience, with night shift or locum experience preferred.
  • 5Strong clinical decision-making and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
  • 6Proficiency with Epic EMR is required.
  • 7BLS and ACLS certification required.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationHouston, Texas

Required Skills

Board CertificationInternal MedicineFamily MedicineTexas Medical LicenseDEA RegistrationInpatient Hospitalist ExperienceClinical Decision-MakingCommunicationTeamworkEpic EMR
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