Nocturnist Physician
At a glance
Hospitalist role at Sound Physicians. Rocky Mount, NC · full-time · $380,000–$390,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Care for hospitalized patients in a semi-open ICU, with intensivist support during the day and E-ICU coverage overnight
- Take part in the code team and maintain BLS and ACLS certification
- Coordinate with hospital departments, serving on committees and supporting efforts to reduce hospital-acquired infections
- Work overnight shifts on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation, with schedule flexibility
What you bring
- You hold board certification as a physician and have hospital medicine experience or want to move into the field
- You can work collaboratively in a team-based setting and focus on patient-centered care
- You are comfortable working exclusively overnight
Who this fits
This role suits a board-certified physician interested in hospital medicine, including someone transitioning into the field. The schedule runs 7p-7a on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation. H1B and J1 candidates are invited to apply.
From the employer
Join Our Rocky Mount Team as a Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician - A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing "better" to our local Rocky Mount, North Carolina community-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth while contributing to a vibrant 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 our closely knit, established team of 18 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers (APPs), supported by a clinical performance nurse.
- We have a stable team that is steadily expanding. We are looking to add more clinicians to our growing practice.
- UNC Nash is a well-established hospital in Rocky Mount, NC, offering a wide range of services, including a semi-open ICU, intensive care coverage, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- We welcome complex cases while ensuring our team is supported with resources like intensivists and e-ICU.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified physician with experience in hospital medicine or a desire to transition into the field.
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and patient-centered care.
- H1B and J1 candidates are invited to apply; access to Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services covered
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hospitalist care in a semi-open ICU with intensivist coverage during the day and E-ICU coverage at night.
- Participate in the code team, with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- 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).
Scheduling:
- Nocturnist hours are 7p-7a, 7-days-on, 7-days-off with schedule flexibility
Living and Working in Rocky Mount:
- Rocky Mount is a community known for its cultural richness, natural beauty, and affordable living.
- The town is ideally situated less than an hour from Raleigh, NC, 45 minutes from Greenville, NC, and under two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains, providing the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation.
- It is also recognized as the largest medical hub on the East Coast.
- With a growing local community and access to cultural and recreational activities, Rocky Mount is ideal for living and working.
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation package and higher pay with bonuses, with an average of $380k - $390k for nocturnists.
Cindy Mitchum, Clinical Recruiter