Nocturnist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician – Nocturnist
• Job Type: Hospital-Employed
• Location: Dothan, AL
• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12 shifts/month, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults across all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Patient Volume/Census: 9–10 patients per provider per night
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Unassigned ED patients, transfers, inpatient consults, critical care admissions (co-managed)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: EPIC
• Office Equipment Available: Not specified
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 subspecialty support including pulm/critical care and radiology
• Support Staff Available: Full intensivist support, in-house radiologist, 3 other physicians available
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of hospitalist group

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Competitive salary with nocturnist shift differential and option for quarterly bonuses
• Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive insurance (health/dental), CME/professional fees allowance, retirement
• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, CME/professional fees allowance, retirement

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Adult admissions
• Critical care co-management
• Inpatient consults

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama
• Certifications: Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience: Internal Medicine residency trained
• Other Qualifications: Experience with diverse patient populations preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overnight coverage for ED unassigned patients requiring admission
• Co-manage critical care patients with intensivist support
• Perform admissions, transfers, and inpatient consults
• Work collaboratively with subspecialists and support teams
• Participate in teaching through ACOM and ACGME residency programs