Nocturnist

Join Houston Methodist Primary Care Group as a nocturnist, delivering comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours across our health system. In this role, you will manage medical emergencies, perform admissions and consultations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient care. We are seeking dedicated physicians committed to quality improvement, clinical excellence, and supporting medical education within a dynamic academic environment. Practice Info More than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area 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 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 Compensation Competitive salary with performance incentives Benefits 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 Shift & Schedule Full-time 7-on/7-off nocturnist schedule 12-hour shifts Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Active Texas Medical License or eligibility for licensure in Texas Prior experience in a hospitalist or nocturnist role preferred Demonstrated ability to manage acute inpatient care efficiently Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning