Nocturnist - Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nocturnist to join our highly skilled and collaborative hospitalist team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care during overnight shifts, contributing to our mission of unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation. This position is vital in ensuring 24/7 care continuity for our patients and supporting Houston Methodist’s commitment to leading medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours, including admissions, consultations, and managing medical emergencies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services, to deliver high-quality care.
Ensure timely communication with patients, families, and referring physicians to facilitate care transitions.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety measures, and hospital protocols.
2 year's experience would be a plus*
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical records and billing standards.
Support the training and development of residents and medical students, as applicable.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Licensure/Certification:
Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active Texas Medical License or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
Experience:
Prior experience in a hospitalist or nocturnist role preferred. Two years previous experience is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage acute inpatient care efficiently.
Skills:
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Schedule and Benefits:

Schedule: Full-time, 7-on/7-off nocturnist schedule, 12-hour shifts.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary with performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plans with employer matching.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid time off.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• WORK ATTIRE
  • Uniform:
  • Scrubs:
  • Business professional:
  • Other (department approved):
  ON-CALL*
  *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  • On Call*
  TRAVEL**
  **Travel specifications may vary by department**
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area