Hospital Medicine Nocturnist
Updated 11/20/25
28659, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Nocturnist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job description
Job description
AHWFB Department of Medicine, Section on Hospital Medicine is seeking a Nocturnist with training in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine to join our dynamic inpatient team at Wilkes Medical Center, N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina. WMC has 130 licensed beds, including a 10-bed skilled nursing unit on campus.
Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:
As a Nocturnist within the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you will be an integral part of a dedicated healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, specialists, and clinical pharmacists to ensure safe and effective patient care during hospital stays. Your role involves admitting patients, closely monitoring patient progress and making necessary treatment adjustments, and engaging in meaningful discussions with patients and their families about their care.
Job Responsibilities
• Full-time, clinical adjunct faculty position
o Primarily admitting responsibilities
o Perform perioperative management and pre-op risk assessments for orthopedic/ surgical patients
o Help with floor cross coverage from Virtual Hospitalist group
o Strong support from medical and surgical specialties
o VCC covers ICU at nights
• Respond to Rapid Responses and CODES
• Coordinating with Nursing Staff and responding to questions/concerns overnight
• Provide appropriate hand-off/sign-out at the conclusion of their shift to the day team
• Procedural skills not required
• EMR- EPIC
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
• $40,000 sign on bonus with 2yr commitment
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited medical school and ACGME-accepted Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residency program.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in IM/FM.
• Active license to practice as physician from NC Medical Board.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
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