Nocturnist

Updated 11/19/25
Dothan, Alabama, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Title: 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 INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adults across all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
  • Patient Volume/Census: 910 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

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

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
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