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Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia

Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician (Full time) - Riverside Regional Medical Center - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$320k-$365k

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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.

Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range $320,000.00 - $365,000.00

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance.

Riverside Medical Group is currently seeking a Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician to join our team at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia.

Location: Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia

Employment Type: Full Time Nocturnist

Are you a dedicated provider passionate about delivering high-quality inpatient care? Join our dynamic team as a Hospitalist, where you’ll play a vital role in managing and coordinating care for hospitalized patients.

About the Role

As a Hospitalist, you will serve as the primary care provider for inpatients, overseeing their medical care from admission through discharge. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, patient-centered care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients
  • Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
  • Coordinate with specialists, nurses, and support staff for integrated care
  • Monitor patient progress, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and adjust treatment plans
  • Communicate clearly with patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
  • Facilitate safe and effective discharge planning and transitions of care
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Experience in hospital settings and familiarity with inpatient protocols
  • Commitment to patient advocacy and continuous quality improvement

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and hospital operations

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Certification(s) and License(s)
  • Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Virginia
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible by [name of approved boards]
  • Current DEA

Qualifications

  • Ability to make independent decisions regarding patient care.
  • Ability to document appropriately and communicate with appropriate parties in a timely manner.
  • Ability to complete charts in a timely manner.
  • Experienced in diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions
  • Basic working knowledge of managed care and Medicare population
  • Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional appearance.
  • Company Overview

Why Join Riverside?

Riverside Health System is a trusted community partner, known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • Learn more about Riverside Medical Group: For more information visit: riversideonline.com
  • Company Benefit Overview

Taking Your Benefits to the Next Level

Riverside is well known and respected for taking exceptional care of the medical needs of the communities we serve – and our health system takes excellent care of our providers. We take our commitment to our team members seriously, so you’ll find unique benefits that keep our providers engaged and fulfilled.

Innovative Benefits for Improved Well-being-

Safe Haven

  • VITAL WorkLife, Riverside provides access to a support system when challenges arise. Completely confidential, these support services help address burnout, career fatigue and mental health considerations, including:
  • Behavioral health and counseling
  • Clinician Peer Coaching Program
  • Legal and financial consultations
  • VITAL WorkLife app
  • Worklife Concierge services
  • Support via phone – 24/7
  • Contact Our Recruitment Team for Questions

Peer Coaching Resources

Riverside providers become the leaders of tomorrow. An unshakable commitment to clinical excellence is central to our culture and is made evident in our systems and technology, our emphasis on joy in the workplace, our focus on philanthropy and all we do for the communities we serve.

You’ll be set up for success as you tap into decades of diverse expertise in evidence-based care and helpful employee resources. Come see why Riverside is the perfect setting to grow your career.

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Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningAcute condition managementChronic condition managementMedical documentation

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 85% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$304k (42 salary observations; 146 listings), vs ~$300k nationally (455 salary observations; 3,508 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$320k–$365kHospital Medicine median $289k (middle half $251k–$367k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Virginia vs national$304k median in Virginia$300k nationally (+2%)42 state / 455 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$339k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Virginia63 active1,187 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 85% no call · 54% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Physician listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $65k) · 25% offer loan repayment754 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 11 employers
3
<$300k
22
$300k-350k
5
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Med America · Warner Robins, Georgia

$275k-$900k
#3

CDI Physician Advisor, Greater East Bay

$278k-$445k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,183 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Riverside Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Newport News, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
VITAL WorkLife support (behavioral health, peer coaching, legal/financial consultations)
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,593/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.