Nocturnist Physician
At a glance
Hospitalist role at Sound Physicians. Fresno, CA · full-time · $385,000–$420,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Care for inpatients in a closed ICU, covering cross-service needs and handling admissions overnight
- Join the Rapid Response team for patients under your care
- Work with hospital colleagues on committees and initiatives, including efforts to reduce hospital-acquired infections
- Use Epic EMR to document and manage patient care
What you bring
- Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- ACLS certification is required
- Comfort working exclusively overnight and providing patient care during night hours
Who this fits
This role suits physicians who want overnight hospitalist work and are comfortable with cross-cover and admissions; procedures are not required. Shifts run 5 pm to 5 am or 7 pm to 7 am, with full-time roles on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation; part-time work is also available. New graduates, residents and fellows are welcome, and H1B visa sponsorship is offered.
From the employer
Make an Impact Where it Matters Most as a Hospitalist in Fresno, California
Deliver patient-centered care that makes a difference. In this role, you'll collaborate with a skilled team, contribute to clinical excellence, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth - all while serving the Fresno community.
We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join a team of 50 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers at Community Regional Medical Center.
- Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. Become an integral member of the hospitalist team and community.
- Our team members actively participate in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.
- Community Medical Centers is affiliated with UCSF Fresno, which offers training to residents and fellows.
- Community Regional Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and patient-centered care.
- Board Certified/board eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
- We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.
- New grads, residents, and fellows are welcome to apply.
Flexible Scheduling:
- Nocturnist hours are 5 pm - 5 am and 7 pm - 7 am. Full-time positions follow a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation.
- This is a full or part-time nocturnist position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient care in a closed ICU environment. Focus on cross-covering and admissions, alongside several other nocturnists and a night Advanced Practice Provider.
- Procedures are not required.
- Be part of the Rapid Response team for your patients.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from a flexible schedule, allowing for time with family, friends, and personal interests.
- Work closely with hospital colleagues across departments, serving on committees and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives like reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
- Utilize Epic EMR system.
Living and Working in Fresno, California:
- As the fifth-largest city in California and centrally located in the state, Fresno offers an abundance of outdoor adventures, a diverse and vibrant creative community, a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and a variety of community events year-round. Fresno's central location allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds- natural wonders inland and coastal beauty just a short drive away.
- National Park access to three of the world's most scenic and treasured parks is within 90-minutes of Fresno and Clovis: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park.
- Fresno is a few hours' drive from California's picturesque coastline. Explore the beautiful beaches and charming towns along the Central Coast, such as Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, or Pismo Beach.
- Enjoy a mild year-round climate with more than 300 days of sunshine annually.
- Fresno's location in the agricultural heart of California means it is surrounded by fresh, locally grown produce. From farm-to-table restaurants to lively farmers' markets, food lovers will find plenty to enjoy. The city boasts a rich array of dining options.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Annual compensation up to $385,000 - $420,000, based on the number of shifts worked. Eligible for additional productivity and quality bonuses.
- Moonlighting premium for additional shifts.
Bridgett Hart, Clinical Recruiter