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Austin, Texas

Nocturnist- ST. DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Hospital Medicine Above average in Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth has an exciting, full-time opportunity for a board-certified or
board-eligible emergency medicine (EM) physician to join our award-winning team
within the St. David's Healthcare system in Austin, Texas.

This dedicated nocturnist role offers a premium sign-on bonus in recognition of
your commitment to overnight care. Work with an outstanding group of clinicians
in one of the most desirable cities in the country - where you can live and work
where others vacation!

Opportunity Overview
* W2 employment status with full comprehensive benefits package
* Competitive compensation: base salary + RVU incentives
* Premium sign-on bonus for dedicated nocturnists
* Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided
* Flexible scheduling in a collaborative and supportive environment

Opportunities at any of our five main emergency department trauma centers within
the St. David's Healthcare system:
* St. David's South Austin Medical Center
* St. David's Medical Center
* St. David's North Austin Medical Center
* St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
* St. David's Georgetown Hospital

Qualifications

* Board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
* Completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited EM residency program
* Commitment to high-quality patient care and teamwork

Why Austin and St. David's?
St. David's Healthcare is a nationally recognized hospital system known for
clinical excellence and patient-centered care. With Austin's vibrant culture,
mild climate, live music scene, and outdoor lifestyle, you'll enjoy a thriving
community both inside and outside the hospital.

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

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City Caption

Live Music Capital of the World

City Description

Austin, Texas, is a superb place with everything you need to live in paradise!
The state capital of Texas is respectfully named after Stephen F. Austin, the
founder of Texas. The Texas State Capital offers everyone daily free tours for
an unique experience on Texas history. This city is famously known for its
eccentric art and music scene which is represented all over the city like Baylor
Street and at the many museums. One top Downtown Austin hot spot is the 6th
Street district where you can savor some of the nation's best microbreweries and
restaurants. Go for a hike in the gateway to the hill country along scenic
streams, waterfalls, and the popular swimming hole at Barton Springs Pool. In
addition, Lake Travis is one popular lively attraction that offers boating,
swimming, kayaking, and even its very own zip-line adventure park!

Facility Caption

St. David's Medical Center

Facility Description

Since 1924, St. David's Medical Center in Central Texas has provided a full
range of medical services. The 350-bed acute care hospital and 64-bed
rehabilitation hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care with
a wide range of specialty services including a 24-hour emergency department,
women's care and breast health services, neurosciences, cardiovascular services,
rehabilitation, orthopedics and joint care services. The facility has been one
of IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals for eight consecutive years in a row.
The medical center campus features a comprehensive stroke center, a Certified
Chest Pain Center, the full-service St. David's Rehabilitation Center,
comprehensive Breast Center, and the largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) in the region.

Job Benefits

  • W2 employee with full comprehensive benefits
  • Premium sign on bonus for nocturnist role
  • No state income tax
  • Professional liability insurance provided
  • Opportunity to work at multiple sites within the system
  • Live and work where people vacation

Key Responsibilities

The nocturnist physician will provide high-quality emergency medical care during overnight shifts at St. David's Healthcare facilities. The role involves collaborating with a team of clinicians to deliver patient-centered care in a trauma center environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Nocturnist careTrauma careResidency training

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Location & Logistics

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

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Hospital Medicine

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
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.

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Benefits & Perks

W2 employee with full comprehensive benefits
Premium sign on bonus for nocturnist role
No state income tax
Professional liability insurance provided
Opportunity to work at multiple sites within the system
Live and work where people vacation