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Nocturnist Physician

University Hospitals Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Cleveland, OH Full-time Hospitalist

At a glance

Hospitalist role at University Hospitals. Cleveland, OH · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $270,000–$346,500 across the United States.

Estimated pay

University Hospitals has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$270,000 – $346,500
What the middle half of hospitalist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 93 postings that stated pay, median $307,500. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleHospitalist
LocationCleveland, OH
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.

What you'll do

  • Care for adult inpatients during overnight hospital coverage at a Greater Cleveland medical center
  • Coordinate each patient’s care with their primary care physician and consult specialty teams when needed
  • Work a 12-hour shift during your scheduled week, followed by a week off

What you bring

  • You are board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine
  • You hold an active Ohio medical license in good standing by your employment start date
  • You can demonstrate proficiency in procedures used in hospital medicine

Who this fits

This role suits an Internal Medicine physician focused on adult inpatient care. The schedule alternates one week on and one week off, with 12-hour shifts during working weeks. It is an on-site position in the Greater Cleveland area.

From the employer

Nocturnist- Cleveland area, Ohio

Position Location: Cleveland area, Ohio

Position Type: Full-time Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission:

Work Site and Opportunity Highlights:

University Hospitals seeks a Nocturnist to join one of our Medical Centers in the Greater Cleveland area. Nocturnist are on-site physicians who specialize in caring for adult patients during their hospital stay. They manage the care of their patients in conjunction with a patient's primary care physician and in consultation from specialty teams when appropriate.

  • Schedule is one week on, one week off. During the work week, physicians are expected to work a twelve hour shift.
  • Ten PTO days, in addition to every other week off
  • Additional productivity incentives
  • Board-certified or Board-eligible Internal Medicine Physician
  • Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment
  • Must be skilled and provide evidence of proficiency in procedures associated with hospital medicine
  • Must align with our core values: Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, Compassion and Teamwork

UH is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Salary Detail:

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed reflects a good faith estimate of the potential base compensation for this physician position at the time of posting. This range is subject to change and may be updated in the future. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) location, specialty, academic rank, board certification, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, etc. Unless otherwise noted, this figure does not include incentive pay or the value of University Hospitals' comprehensive benefits package. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.