Hospitalist Physician - Nocturnist

Why Join Us

Carondelet Health Network has served Southern Arizona for over 135 years, delivering compassionate, high-quality care across a comprehensive network that includes St. Joseph's Hospital — a nationally recognized leader in stroke, cardiac, and rehabilitation services.

As a Nocturnist on our Hospitalist team, you'll practice in a well-supported environment with closed ICU coverage, dedicated procedure support, and the option to teach internal medicine residents.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven, Catholic health system that genuinely invests in its physicians and the communities they serve.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Nocturnist / Hospital Medicine
• Setting: Full-time, employed position based at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson, AZ
• Schedule: Shift-based block scheduling — 7 on / 7 off with some schedule flexibility
• Team Structure: Supported by 1 swing shift physician, 2 APPs during the day, and 1 APP overnight
• Patient Volume: Average census of 18 patients with 1–2 admissions per shift
• ICU: Closed ICU with procedure support provided by Intensivists and IV Team
• Teaching: Optional opportunity to teach internal medicine residents
• Language: Spanish-speaking skills a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• CME and professional expense reimbursement
• Long-term disability coverage
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board eligible or board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Arizona licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Arizona

Why Tucson

Tucson is a sun-soaked desert gem that offers physicians an exceptional quality of life at a cost that's hard to match in most major metros.

The city's mild, year-round climate opens the door to endless outdoor recreation — from hiking Sabino Canyon to mountain biking in the Santa Catalinas — while a thriving arts scene, world-class dining, and a rich multicultural heritage keep life vibrant beyond the hospital.

Top-rated schools and tight-knit neighborhoods make it an ideal place to plant roots, and with the University of Arizona anchoring the community, Tucson has an intellectual energy that sets it apart from other Sun Belt cities.

If you're looking for a place where your career and your lifestyle can both thrive, Tucson delivers.

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!