Hospitalist/Nocturnist
Updated 3/13/26
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Nocturnist
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 06/02/2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Nocturnist Schedule; Approximately 1415 Shifts Per Month COVERAGE DATES
- Start Date: June 2, 2026
- End Date: Ongoing
- Approximately 1415 Shifts Per Month
- Dedicated Nocturnist Coverage
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: Average 18 Patients Per Shift
- Admissions: Yes
- Rounding: Included
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Oncology, OB/GYN, Urology, Orthopedics
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 212 Beds
- EMR System: Cerner
- Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Inpatient Hospital Resources
- Specialty Backup Available: Multiple Specialty Services Including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology
- Support Staff Available: 4 Daytime Hospitalists and 1 Dedicated Nocturnist
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFIT
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Inpatient admission evaluations
- Hospitalist medical management
- Coordination with specialty consulting services
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Illinois Medical License Required
- Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- DEA: Active DEA Required
- Certifications: Not Specified
- Experience: New Graduates Accepted; Experience Preferred
- Other Qualifications: Completion of Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for inpatient medical services
- Manage admissions and ongoing inpatient care
- Coordinate care with specialty consult services
- Document patient encounters accurately within Cerner EMR
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards
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