Hospitalist - Nocturnist
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Job Description
Inpatient Medicine - Nocturnist
Temple, TX
BSWH is seeking an Inpatient Medicine Nocturnist to join our outstanding Inpatient Medicine Care Team. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package. It offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, and a productivity bonus. It also includes a moving allowance and no state income tax.
We are looking for a team player with a good work history. The ideal candidate should focus on quality. They should partner with physicians, agencies, and professionals to provide the best patient care in our award-winning health care system.
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a flagship teaching hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas.
The hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties.
It is also a key academic site with multiple residency and fellowship programs, supporting physician education and clinical training.
The hospital is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and serves as a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system that includes specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a broad network of care sites.
About Temple, Texas
Located in Central Texas between Dallas and Austin, Temple offers a lower cost of living and a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The community is known for its strong healthcare presence, growing economy, and family-friendly environment.
Residents enjoy parks, museums, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown, along with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities. Temple provides a balanced lifestyle with affordability, community connection, and regional opportunity.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty. Alternatively, they must show effective pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals list. This indicates they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
Interested candidates can send their cv and inquiry to Melisa Harrison, Physician Recruiter at Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.org
Key Responsibilities
The Nocturnist will join the Inpatient Medicine Care Team to provide high-quality patient care at a flagship teaching hospital. They will partner with physicians and clinical professionals to ensure excellence in inpatient, surgical, and emergency services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$255k (21 salary observations; 136 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (581 salary observations; 3,317 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $250k (middle half $250k–$300k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $255k median in Texas | $306k nationally (−17%)21 state / 581 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Texas | 65 active | 1,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 76% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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