Hospitalist - Nocturnist

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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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

TeamworkQuality focusResidency supervisionFellowship supervision

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.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedHospital 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 livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Texas65 active1,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$290k
18
$290k-330k
4
$330k-370k
3
$370k-410k
3
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
11% this job
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%
CME allowance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Med America · Warner Robins, Georgia

$275k-$900k
#3

CDI Physician Advisor, Greater East Bay

$278k-$445k
#4

Hospitalist

$118k-$400k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Tuition Assistance
Moving Allowance
Productivity Bonus

Living in Temple

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.