Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota

Job Description

Job Description

Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO)

Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned

The Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients. This role focuses on admissions, cross-coverage, and acute clinical management during nighttime hours, ensuring continuity of care, patient safety, and timely response to emergent medical needs.

• Provide overnight inpatient medical coverage for hospitalized patients
• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department and direct admissions
• Manage acute medical issues and changes in patient condition
• Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients
• Respond to rapid response events, codes, and medical emergencies as required
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary services
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
• Ensure clear and thorough handoffs to daytime hospitalist teams
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers or residents as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in acute care settings
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients efficiently
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care

• Acute care hospital inpatient setting
• Overnight and shift-based scheduling, including weekends and holidays

• Ability to stand and move throughout hospital units
• Manual dexterity for bedside assessments and procedures as required
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient evaluation

Facility will sponsor J1 or H1B visa candidates for 2027

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.