Hospitalist (Nocturnist)

Title: Hospitalist (Nocturnist) - Internal Medicine Trained
Status: Full-time
Location: Dothan, Alabama
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Bonus: $100,000 Signing Bonus Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description
A well-established, hospital-employed hospitalist program is seeking an Internal Medicine residency-trained Nocturnist to join a growing inpatient team in southeast Alabama. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule, strong subspecialty support, and the chance to work within a collaborative inpatient environment serving a diverse patient population.
The nocturnist team works a manageable schedule with individualized shift planning and comprehensive specialist coverage available around the clock.

Schedule

• Night shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Minimum of 12 shifts per month
• Flexible scheduling model
• Average nightly census of approximately 9-10 patients per provider

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient coverage for unassigned admissions from the emergency department
• Manage patient transfers and inpatient consultations
• Admit and co-manage critically ill adult patients with intensivist support
• Collaborate with specialists across multiple service lines
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and patient management

Practice Environment

• 24/7 pulmonary and critical care support
• Continuous subspecialty coverage available
• In-house radiology physician coverage around the clock
• Opportunity to work alongside residents in accredited training programs
• Supportive multidisciplinary care environment

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency training required
• Eligible for or able to obtain Alabama medical licensure
• Comfortable managing acute inpatient cases in a nocturnist setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hospitalist or nocturnist experience preferred
• Experience working in a collaborative inpatient environment
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills

Key Skills Required:

• Inpatient acute care management
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• EMR proficiency
• Patient admission and coordination of care

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid malpractice coverage with tail
• CME allowance and professional fee support
• Retirement benefits
• Shift differential for nocturnist coverage
• Paid interview expenses

Why This Location?
Dothan offers an affordable cost of living, warm climate, and convenient access to Florida's Gulf Coast beaches. The area features excellent golf courses, parks, hiking and biking trails, tennis facilities, and a growing dining and entertainment scene. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with outdoor recreation opportunities year-round and easy regional travel access through the local airport.