Nocturnist Hospitalist APP Needed in Dallas, Texas
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Nocturnist Hospitalist NP/PA Needed in Dallas, Texas
Methodist Medical Group (MMG) is seeking a full-time nocturnist Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for our hospitalist group to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals at Methodist Dallas Medical Center a level 1 trauma center.
This Nocturnist Hospitalist NP/PA position will consist of either cross coverage or admissions, rotating responsibilities on a monthly basis while working alongside another nocturnist APP and two hospitalist physicians. Full benefits included with CME reimbursement.
MMG in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. MMG offers a spectrum of medical and surgical specialties including; Primary Care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Neurological Surgery, OBGYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and various other specialty service lines.
With more than 450 employed providers across seven acute-care hospitals and over 97 ambulatory clinics, MMG is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care. Our mission at MMG is to improve lives through compassionate quality healthcare and be the trusted choice for health and wellness.
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with acute care qualifications/certification required
- Or graduate of an approved accredited Physician Assistant program
Recognition as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or recognition as an Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current Licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas to practice professional nursing or Current Licensure by the Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a Physician Assistant
- At least two (2) years experience preferred but new graduates welcome to apply
- Must be current in CPR and ACLS certified
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough physical assessment and medical histories of hospitalized patients
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging studies and laboratory tests
- Make accurate diagnoses based on clinical findings and test results
- Develop and implement patient tailored treatment plans
- Provide patient and family education regarding their condition and treatments
- Maintain accurate medical records and follows the standard practices of documentation
- Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
- Stay up to date on evidence-based practices relevant to hospital medicine and follow hospital-based protocols
- Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physicians
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Refer deviations from normal to the appropriate health care professional/practitioner
- Provide a rotating schedule of cross coverage or admissions for the hospitalist group
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- The chance to work with a top-notch healthcare professionals
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a Magnet®-designated hospital and was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2023 as one of the top 150 places to work. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas as well as the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas.
If you are a dedicated and experienced NP/PA who is passionate about helping patients manage in a nocturnist hospital setting, we encourage you to apply.
Contact
Jasmine Ramirez, Provider Recruiter jasmineramirez@mhd.com
Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW.
Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
- Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
- Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
- Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026
- Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
- TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025
- Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025
- Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
- Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
- Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
Key Responsibilities
The nocturnist will conduct physical assessments, order diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans for hospitalized patients. They will also provide cross-coverage or admissions support while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited nursing or physician assistant program with acute care certification. Current Texas licensure and ACLS/CPR certification are required, with at least two years of experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$272k (19 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (555 salary observations; 3,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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