Physician - Hospitalist (Nights)
Listed compensation
$300K - $320K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are actively seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join an established Hospitalist team in a Nocturnist role.
This position focuses on delivering high-quality, mission-driven inpatient care within a supportive, physician-led framework, benefitting from robust specialty backup.
Position Overview
The Nocturnist Physician Will Be Responsible For
- Providing comprehensive overnight inpatient care.
- Following a 7-on/7-off schedule with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Managing admissions and overseeing hospitalized patients during overnight hours.
- Conducting thorough history and physical examinations.
- Documenting patient interactions and care within the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Performing closed ICU rounds for hospitalist patients overnight.
- Monitoring and promptly responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborating effectively with subspecialists and multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinating follow-up care post-discharge to ensure continuity of care.
- Delivering patient-centered, high-quality inpatient care.
- Contributing to a collegial and respected Hospitalist team environment.
- Engaging within a physician-led governance structure that promotes shared decision-making.
- Exercising strong clinical judgment and communication skills in acute care scenarios.
Experience Requirements
- Candidates must have prior experience in a similar role; fresh graduates will not be considered.
Essential Qualifications
- Board Certified or truly Board Eligible (within two years of eligibility) in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Possession of a valid New York Medical License or a willingness to obtain one
- A clean malpractice and license history
- Submission of a recent NPDB Self Query Report (dated within the last 30 days).
Additional Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
- Active DEA registration.
- Compliance with state licensing requirements in New York.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician looking to enhance inpatient care within a structured, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Nocturnist Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive overnight inpatient care, including managing admissions and conducting physical examinations. They will also perform closed ICU rounds and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine and possess a valid New York Medical License. Prior experience in a similar role is required, and fresh graduates will not be considered.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 49 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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