Hospitalist Physician - Per Diem

Hospital MedicineIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$270.4K–$291.2K

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Physician Practice Enhancement (PPE) is seeking an experienced Nocturnist/Hospitalist for per diem position in Yonkers, New York

St. Josephs Medical Center serves Yonkers and the surrounding communities of lower Westchester and northern Bronx. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nocturnal Hospitalist to join our team.

As a premier healthcare facility located in Yonkers, New York we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, ensuring their well-being even during the nocturnal hours.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive medical care and performing bedside procedures.

12 hour shifts

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical care to patients
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients admitted to the hospital.
  • Perform bedside procedures including but not limited to central line placement, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and intubation, NG Tube Placement.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, specialists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Manage and prioritize patient caseload efficiently, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
  • Document patient encounters accurately and timely in electronic medical records.

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of New York.
  • Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing as a Hospitalist, preferably in a nocturnal setting.
  • Proficiency in performing bedside procedures with demonstrated competency.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Availability to work some Mondays a month as well as cover sick time and vacations as needed

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$279k (49 salary observations; 135 listings), vs ~$304k nationally (397 salary observations; 3,156 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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$280k
17
$280k-310k
1
$330k
4
$340k-370k
2
$370k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
4%
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#2

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$160-$180/hr
#3

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Yonkers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$756k
Typical market rent
$2,755/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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