Nocturnist

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 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

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