Hospitalist Nocturnist

Nocturnist, Hospitalist MedicineDothan, AL | Full-Time | On-SiteA Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Dothan, Alabama, one of only two such facilities in the state, is seeking a Nocturnist to join its inpatient medicine service. This is a nocturnist-only position with no on-call obligations, embedded within a hospital that offers 24/7 pulmonary, critical care, and subspecialty support. The position is well-suited to physicians who prefer a structured overnight schedule with strong specialist backup and no procedural requirements.Schedule: Minimum of 12 overnight shifts per month with flexible scheduling. No on-call duties.What You'll Do:As a Nocturnist, you will provide overnight inpatient care for unassigned patients presenting through the Emergency Department who require admission. You will manage admissions independently and collaborate with on-staff intensivists for critical care patients. No procedures are required in this role, and intensivist and subspecialty support is available around the clock.Your patient population will also include those housed in the Clinical Decision Unit, where you will manage observation-level cases and support inpatient consultations across the medical service. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a high-acuity environment, with consistent access to specialist resources that allows you to focus on direct patient management and care coordination.Required Qualifications:MD or DO degree from an accredited medical schoolBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineActive Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain one prior to startACLS certificationStrong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity inpatient cases overnight with specialist backupPreferred Qualifications:Prior hospitalist or nocturnist experienceFamiliarity with Clinical Decision Unit workflowsExperience working in a trauma center or high-volume inpatient settingEstablished Alabama medical license at time of applicationCompensation and Benefits:Competitive base salary with productivity incentivesSign-on bonus (amount to be confirmed with client)Relocation assistanceMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time offCME allowance and paid CME timeMalpractice insurance with tail coverageStudent loan repayment program eligibilityProfessional development and leadership track opportunitiesTo apply, submit your CV through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.