Nocturnist (Dothan)

Dothan, United States | Posted on 02/11/2026

Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician – Nocturnist

Patient Information

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

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate: Competitive salary with nocturnist shift differential and option for quarterly bonuses
• Paid Malpractice with Tail: Yes
• Paid Interview Expenses: Yes
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive insurance (health/dental/vision), CME/professional fees allowance, retirement plan
• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, CME/professional fees allowance, retirement plan

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