Nocturnist Physician

Join a dynamic team and become the next Nocturnist in St. Louis, Missouri, at SSM St. Joseph West

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Lake St. Louis, Missouri - one of the fastest growing communities in Missouri -better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we'd love to talk.

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:

• We take pride in our well-established team of 16 Physicians and 6 APPs.
• Work alongside highly trained specialists across the continuum of specialties.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or eligible in family medicine or internal medicine.
• All levels of experience considered. New graduates, residents, and fellows are welcome to apply.
• We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for visas are covered by Sound.

Scheduling:

• Nocturnist shifts are set as 7 pm-7 am.
• Block scheduling is best. The current cadence is 7 shifts on and 7 shifts off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage admissions, cross-coverage calls, and Rapid Responses throughout the night in collaboration with the Advanced Practice Provider.
• Open ICU with minimal expectation of our team - full critical care support.
• No procedures or code blue response required.

Living and working in Lake St. Louis:

• Suburban living in Lake St Louis - one of the fastest-growing communities in all of Missouri.
• The hospital is located on the lake and provides the opportunity to be a part of new growth and development: new residential communities, new schools, new shopping stores, or you can be just a few minutes from rural living. If you prefer to be closer to St Louis, that is an option too - and it is still an easy commute.
• Louis Lampert International Airport offers easy access to international travel and is located approximately 30 minutes from the hospital.
• The St. Louis metro area offers excellent school options, including public, private, and parochial schools.
• Some of the nation's best universities are found here, including Washington University, St. Louis University, and the University of Missouri.
• If you enjoy sports or the outdoors, you will find it here. St. Louis is home to the MLB Cardinals, MLS STL City, and the NHL's St. Louis Blues. You will also find ample golf courses, walking and biking trails, and water activities.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Full-time yearly base salary of $364,000.
• Productive and quality incentives are provided in addition to the base salary.
• Commencement bonus and relocation allowance provided.

Jen Warner, Director, Clinical Recruiting