Nocturnist Physician Needed Southwest Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Nocturnist Physician to join our well-established Healthcare System. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician with strong communication skills who is committed to optimizing patient outcomes.
Position Details
- Support Structure: 2 APPs assist with admissions (approximately 10 per night), ICU coverage, codes, etc.
- Procedures/Lines: Provided by in-house General Surgery residents
- Intubations: Handled by ER/Anesthesia team
- ICU Management: Open ICU, primarily managed by renowned Pulm/CC service
- Critical Care Services: In-person during the day, tele-critical care at night
- Tele-Hospitalist Service: Provides cross coverage as needed
- Schedule: 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shifts
Requirements
- Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Eligibility for a medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Comprehensive compensation package
- Insurance: Health, life, and disability coverage
- Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided
- Retirement Plans: Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
- Professional Development: Dues and CME allowance, including medical staff dues
- Paid Holidays: Included in benefits package
If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please reach out to a Healthcare United representative today or apply through our website. Join us in delivering high-quality nocturnist care within a supportive and innovative environment!
Key Responsibilities
The nocturnist physician will provide overnight medical care, manage patient admissions, and collaborate with a support team including APPs and specialists. The role involves working in an open ICU environment and coordinating with tele-critical care services during night shifts.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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