This hospital-employed nocturnist position involves providing inpatient hospitalist coverage during overnight shifts from 8 pm to 8 am. The role is independent practice, focusing on hospital medicine patients, with no ICU responsibilities. The provider will handle floor calls and code responses, with no procedures required. The position offers comprehensive support, including licensing, malpractice, housing, and travel arrangements, along with competitive hourly compensation.
Responsibilities
- Provide hospitalist coverage during overnight shifts from 8 pm to 8 am.
- Manage hospital medicine patients exclusively, with no ICU duties.
- Respond to floor calls and code situations as needed.
- Perform clinical assessments and coordinate patient care within the hospital setting.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and attendings in an independent practice capacity.
- Participate in on-call duties during scheduled shifts.
- Adhere to hospital protocols and documentation requirements.
- Maintain high standards of patient safety and quality care.
Compensation
- Hourly rate ranging from $75.00 to $100.00, based on experience and qualifications.
- Additional compensation includes relocation support.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage starting from first day of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Disability and life insurance benefits.
- Complimentary housing and travel arrangements.
- Licensing and credentialing support provided.
Shift & Schedule
- Variable schedule with 12-hour night shifts from 8 pm to 8 am.
- Schedule includes in-house call responsibilities during shifts.
Requirements
- Experienced hospitalist providers with prior independent practice experience.
- Ability to work night shifts from 8 pm to 8 am.
- Comfortable managing hospital medicine patients and responding to codes.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Current medical license and credentialing eligibility.
- Ability to handle floor calls and emergency situations.
- No ICU procedures required.
- Reliable and adaptable to variable schedule shifts.
- Commitment to providing high-quality inpatient care.