Location: Schenectady, NY

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off rotation — Day shift 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (admitting and rounding)

Hours per Week: 38

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Admit and manage patients on a busy inpatient service, handling admissions efficiently and compassionately
• Perform daily rounding and clinical decision-making to guide inpatient care and discharge planning
• Coordinate with nursing, case management, and consulting teams to ensure smooth transitions of care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner to maintain continuity and quality of care
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about diagnoses, plans, and expected next steps
• Respond to clinical changes promptly and escalate to ICU or specialty teams when appropriate (ICU closed to this service)

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) required
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred
• Active medical license in the state of practice or the ability to obtain licensure quickly
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Experience working as a hospitalist or in inpatient medicine; locum tenens experience a plus
• Comfortable with admitting, rounding, and using Cerner for documentation

Education

• MD or DO degree

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven inpatient clinical skills: admitting, rounding, discharge planning
• Strong documentation skills within Cerner electronic medical record
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and team-based care
• Time management and triage in a busy census (typical census 18–20 patients)
• Clinical judgment for general medicine patients with ability to recognize when escalation is needed

Benefits

• A schedule that actually lets you have a life — 7 on/7 off for big blocks of personal time
• Locum-friendly support: credentialing assistance and licensure reimbursement to get you working fast
• Travel logistics handled — help with housing coordination and travel guidance
• Dedicated clinical support and a collaborative hospital team that values your decisions
• Access to an established EMR (Cerner) so your charting stays smooth and consistent
• Opportunities to expand your clinical experience in a community-focused hospital
• Paid time to recharge between assignments and supportive leadership while onsite
• A professional environment where your clinical judgment matters — meaningful work every shift

Travel Perks: Explore Schenectady, NY

Schenectady sits on the Mohawk River with a charming historic Stockade district to explore, lively Proctors Theatre with concerts and shows, and a growing restaurant scene downtown. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the Mohawk-Hudson bike-hike trail, nearby Saratoga Springs for racing and mineral baths (about a 30–40 minute drive), and the Adirondack foothills for hiking and weekend escapes. Albany is just a short drive away for museums, theaters, and additional dining and nightlife options.

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