Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician
Assistant (PA-C) – Hospital at Home (Remote within California)
Locum Tenens NP/PA-C – Remote (California) supporting Hospital at
Home patient acquisition in California. Join an innovative
hospitalist telemedicine team delivering acute hospital-level care
at home. Job Details Position Type: Locum tenens (contract) –
California locum tenens job Location: Remote within California,
with 2 days of in-person training in Walnut Creek, CA (94598)
Estimated Weekly Salary: $6,780–$8,030/week Shifts per Week: 7
(telemedicine hospitalist schedule) Shift Duration: 10-hour days
(12:00pm – 10:00pm or 7:00am – 5:00pm PST) Schedule: Full-time, 7
days on / 7 days off Start Date: May 25, 2026 Duration: 53 weeks
(with potential for extension) Job Requirements (NP / PA-C)
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or
Physician Assistant (PA) program Active California state licensure
as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Certification: NCCPA (for PA-C) or Acute Care NP certification
preferred Valid DEA license Must reside in California (state-based
licensure and telemedicine regulations) Minimum of 5 years of
clinical experience in internal medicine, emergency medicine, or as
a hospitalist Experience with telemedicine / virtual patient care
preferred (hospitalist telehealth experience a plus) Proficiency
with electronic health records (EHR), especially EPIC Strong
clinical assessment, communication, and coordination skills for
virtual care Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive virtual
assessments to evaluate patients’ medical conditions, history, and
current symptoms Review and interpret medical records, labs, and
imaging to guide clinical decisions Determine patient eligibility
for the Hospital at Home program using established clinical
criteria Develop and implement individualized care plans in
collaboration with a multidisciplinary hospitalist and home health
team Monitor and manage patients remotely, coordinating timely
in-home services and follow-up with home health providers Provide
ongoing virtual follow-up assessments and adjust care plans based
on clinical status Communicate clearly with patients, families, and
caregivers to educate and ensure understanding of at-home care
plans Coordinate care transitions with primary care physicians and
specialists to maintain continuity of care Document visits and
maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in the EHR in
compliance with regulatory requirements Why Join Our Team Work in a
leading Hospital at Home program using telemedicine and virtual
care technologies Remote locum tenens opportunity within California
with short in-person training in Walnut Creek Collaborative
hospitalist team and multidisciplinary support focused on
high-quality acute care at home Apply now: If you are a
California-licensed NP or PA-C with hospitalist experience and an
interest in telemedicine, submit your CV and current California
license to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and help
expand access to acute hospital-level care in the home setting.
Benefits GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare,
Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is
available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard
benefit for both employees and contractors. Equal Opportunity We
are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our
organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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