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