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Nocturnist
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Derby, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/24/21

A medical center in Connecticut is currently seeking a licensed Nocturnist for a promising opportunity with their growing medical staff. In this role, the Nocturnist will be responsible for providing inpatient services on overnight shifts (12 hours; 183 nights per year; 7 on / 7 off). This is a great opportunity for a board eligible / certified Nocturnist to gain valuable work experience and further their career at a recognized medical center. Apply today!


The Nocturnist position is accompanied with a generous compensation and benefits. Responsibilities include:

  • Admitting and managing the Hospitalist Service patients and providing high quality, safe, and efficient medical care to those patients
  • Providing consults as requested on non-medical services
  • Providing timely sign out of all patients admitted on the shift to daytime Hospitalists, as appropriate
  • Supervising codes and rapid responses during shift, as needed
  • Supervising and/or performing procedures, as needed
  • Working with Emergency Department Clinicians and staff to expedite transition of care and admissions
  • Complying with applicable quality and safety measures, including Core Measures from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Supervising, teaching, and evaluating medical house staff and other trainees on a daily basis
  • Participating in other clinical, educational, or quality improvement work as recommended by the Chief Hospitalist