Nocturnist Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Dothan, AL, 36301, USA
Dothan, AL, 36301, USA
- Healthcare
- Internship
- Nocturnist Physician
- Internal Medicine
- Inpatient Care
The Nocturnist Physician specializes in providing overnight inpatient hospital care, managing adult patients admitted through the emergency department and coordinating critical care with intensivist support. This role involves admissions, transfers, inpatient consultations, and collaboration with subspecialists in a 420-bed Level 2 trauma hospital. The position requires board certification in Internal Medicine, Alabama licensure, and participation in medical education programs.
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician Nocturnist
• Job Type: Hospital-Employed
• Location: Dothan, AL
• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12 shifts/month, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults across all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Patient Volume/Census: 9 10 patients per provider per night
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Unassigned ED patients, transfers, inpatient consults, critical care admissions (co-managed)
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: EPIC
• Office Equipment Available: Not specified
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 subspecialty support including pulm/critical care and radiology
• Support Staff Available: Full intensivist support, in-house radiologist
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of hospitalist group
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: Competitive salary with nocturnist shift differential and option for quarterly bonuses
• Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive insurance (health/dental), CME/professional fees allowance, retirement
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Adult admissions
• Critical care co-management
• Inpatient consults
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama
• Certifications: Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience: Internal Medicine residency trained
• Other Qualifications: Experience with diverse patient populations preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide overnight coverage for ED unassigned patients requiring admission
• Co-manage critical care patients with intensivist support
• Perform admissions, transfers, and inpatient consults
• Work collaboratively with subspecialists and support teams
• Participate in teaching through ACOM and ACGME residency programs
• Job Title: Internal Medicine Physician Nocturnist
• Job Type: Hospital-Employed
• Location: Dothan, AL
• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12 shifts/month, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults across all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Patient Volume/Census: 9 10 patients per provider per night
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Unassigned ED patients, transfers, inpatient consults, critical care admissions (co-managed)
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: EPIC
• Office Equipment Available: Not specified
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 subspecialty support including pulm/critical care and radiology
• Support Staff Available: Full intensivist support, in-house radiologist
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of hospitalist group
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: Competitive salary with nocturnist shift differential and option for quarterly bonuses
• Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive insurance (health/dental), CME/professional fees allowance, retirement
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Adult admissions
• Critical care co-management
• Inpatient consults
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama
• Certifications: Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience: Internal Medicine residency trained
• Other Qualifications: Experience with diverse patient populations preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide overnight coverage for ED unassigned patients requiring admission
• Co-manage critical care patients with intensivist support
• Perform admissions, transfers, and inpatient consults
• Work collaboratively with subspecialists and support teams
• Participate in teaching through ACOM and ACGME residency programs




