Nocturnist Physician

Join Our Henderson Team as a Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician - A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local Henderson, North Carolina community-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth while contributing to a vibrant community.

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our closely knit, established team of 8 physicians supported by a Program Coordinator.
• The hospital is licensed for 205 acute care beds, 52 med surg, and 12 PCU beds.
• We have a stable team that is steadily expanding. We are looking to add more clinicians to our growing practice.
• Maria Parham Hospital is a Duke LifePoint Healthcare system and is a well-established hospital in Henderson, NC.
• A wide range of services is available, including OB/GYN, Pulmonology, cardiology, critical care, ortho, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• We welcome complex cases while ensuring our team is supported with resources

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and patient-centered care.
• H1B and J1 candidates are invited to apply; access to Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hospitalist care in an open ICU environment and PCU with intensivist coverage during the day, staffed by physician nocturnists with intensivist consult support for coverage at night.
• Procedures are not required.
• Participate in the code team, with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from a flexible schedule, allowing for time with family, friends, and personal interests.
• Work closely with hospital colleagues across departments, serving on committees and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives like reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Scheduling:

• Nocturnist hours are 7 p.m.- 7 a.m., 7-days-on, 7-days-off with schedule flexibility.

Living and Working in Henderson:

• Henderson is a community known for its cultural richness and affordable living.
• The town is ideally situated less than 1/2 hour from Raleigh, NC, known for technology and scholarly institutions. The city is two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains, providing the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation.
• The area is recognized as the largest medical hub on the East Coast.
• With a growing local community and access to cultural and recreational activities, Henderson is ideal for living and working.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package and higher pay with bonuses.
• Yearly average compensation for nocturnists is $380k.

Cindy Mitchum, Clinical Recruiter