Nocturnist Hospitalist

Job Opportunity

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital

Department: Hospitalist

Schedule: Full-time

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved.

Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected hospital, supported with the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of 45+ physicians
• Call structure: 10-15 shifts/month
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Driven Nocturnist managing a caseload of 8+ admissions per night
• Provide comprehensive overnight clinical oversight for a 100-patient census
• APP and RN cross-cover support on evening shifts
• Productivity incentives: Mixed model: 45% salary/45% RVU/10% quality
• CME allowance + dedicated CME days
• Malpractice coverage with tail

About the Facility

• 541 licensed hospital beds
• Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available
• Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care
• Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.