Nocturnist

Job Description 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 Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC