Hospitalist - Nocturnist

Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician

West Jefferson Medical Center | Marrero, Louisiana | LCMC Health

Exceptional Nighttime Care Starts Here

West Jefferson Medical Center is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our Hospital Medicine team as a Nocturnist.

As a Nocturnist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality overnight care for hospitalized patients, managing admissions, responding to acute clinical needs, and collaborating with specialists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless continuity of care. This position offers the opportunity to practice independently while being supported by a strong team committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Position Highlights

• Dedicated nocturnist schedule
• Established Hospital Medicine Program
• Strong specialty support across multiple service lines
• Modern community-based tertiary care hospital
• Collegial and collaborative physician culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, admit, and manage hospitalized patients during overnight hours.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Respond to acute changes in patient condition and provide timely medical intervention.
• Coordinate care with consulting physicians, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• Facilitate safe patient transitions and continuity of care with daytime providers.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and clinical status.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, utilization management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Licensure

• Current Louisiana medical license or eligibility for Louisiana licensure
• DEA certification

Preferred Experience

• Two or more years of Hospital Medicine experience
• Experience managing complex inpatient medical conditions
• Strong procedural and acute care management skills preferred

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a physician who is:

• Comfortable making independent clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in managing admissions and acute medical issues overnight
• Committed to evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• An excellent communicator with patients, families, and colleagues
• Focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes and experiences

Why West Jefferson Medical Center?

As part of LCMC Health, West Jefferson Medical Center is a trusted healthcare leader serving the West Bank and Greater New Orleans community. Our hospitalists enjoy a supportive practice environment, strong physician leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care every night.

Join our Hospital Medicine team and help provide exceptional overnight care to the patients who need it most. Apply today.

WORK SHIFT: Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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