Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician in Dallas, Texas

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Hours of Work: 12 hr shift Days Of Week: 7on / 7off Work Shift: Job Description: Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician in Dallas, Texas Are you a passionate physician looking for a rewarding career as a Hospitalist? We invite you to join our dedicated team in Dallas, TX, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Why this position is perfect for you?

Schedule That Supports Your Lifestyle

Work 7on/7off scheduling, allowing you ample time to recharge, pursue personal interests and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Be a part of our dynamic team: Work with 40 hospitalist physicians and APPs Ability to work with Residents: Be a part of growing and shaping new Hospitalists Job Requirements: Must be willing to work Nocturnist position Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Must be ABIM Certified Must have active Texas Medical License and DEA Must have at least two (2) years of Hospitalist experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center Job Responsibilities: Collaborate and communicate effectively with other physicians, APPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals Conduct thorough physical assessment and medical histories of hospitalized patients Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including imaging studies and laboratory tests, to make accurate diagnoses based on clinical findings and test results Develop and implement patient tailored treatment plans Provide patient and family education regarding their condition and treatments Maintain accurate medical records and follows the standard practices of documentation Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance Stay up to date on evidence-based practices relevant to hospital medicine and follow hospital-based protocols Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a Magnet®-designated hospital and was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2023 as one of the top 150 places to work.

The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in Southern Dallas as well as the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southern Dallas.

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW.

Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous.

Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025 Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.

For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness.

Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others.

Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

Key Responsibilities

The physician will conduct physical assessments, order diagnostic tests, and implement tailored treatment plans for hospitalized patients. They are also responsible for collaborating with healthcare professionals and providing education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must be ABIM certified with an active Texas Medical License and DEA, having completed an ACGME residency. A minimum of two years of Hospitalist experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical History TakingDiagnostic InterpretationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationMedical DocumentationEvidence-Based Practice

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$255k (21 salary observations; 135 listings), vs ~$305k nationally (575 salary observations; 3,293 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 13 employers

4
<$285k
20
$285k-320k
3
$320k-355k
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$355k-390k
3
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$180-$190/hr
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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 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Methodist Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Matched Retirement Plan
Employee Wellness Program

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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