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Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

St. Johns, Florida

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Experienced
• Shift: Night
• Travel: No

Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

St. Johns, Florida

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Hospital Medicine

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Nocturnist Hospitalist in Jacksonville, FL at UF Health - Durbin Park Hospital

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Jacksonville, FL - better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we'd love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 8 physicians at UF Durbin Park Hospital.
• Brand new, state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital slated to open in September 2026.

Qualifications:

• ABIM- or ABFM-certified with prior hospitalist experience.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of recent, previous hospitalist experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• This position does not sponsor J-1 or H-1 visa waivers.

Scheduling:

• 7-days-on, 7-days-off scheduling with flexibility for time off, e.g., attending conferences, vacation, etc.
• Opportunities for moonlighting bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cross-coverage calls on an ADC of 30-40 with 8 admissions/night.
• Help support the hospitalist team's efforts in utilization management, compliance, clinical documentation improvement, and patient satisfaction at UF Durbin Park.
• Collaborate with the hospitalist Director on performance improvement initiatives such as length of stay, readmissions, and regulatory compliance. Participate in monthly hospitalist team meetings.
• Closed ICU with 24/7 Intensivist.
• No procedures.

Living and Working in Jacksonville, FL:

• Jacksonville, Florida, is a vibrant city offering a mix of beachside and city living. Whether you love boating, fishing, biking, or just relaxing on the beach, Jacksonville provides year-round opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with museums, theaters, and festivals. It's also a family-friendly city with a strong education system, affordable living, and numerous parks and recreational areas.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation with quality and productivity incentives.
• Excellent health insurance and matching 401k.
• Annual CME reimbursement.
• Commencement bonus and relocation reimbursement.

Frank Galvani, Clinical Recruiter | frangalvani@soundphysicians.com | (470) 718-5952

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Our values in action

• Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact-because every patient deserves excellence.

• Collaboration:

You're part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.

• Accountability:

You lead with intention-owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

• Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

• Practicing

• Single-site Leadership

• Multi-site Leadership

• Practicing :

Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.

• Single-site Leadership :

Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you'll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.

• Multi-site Leadership :

Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

• "In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn't happen by accident-it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other."

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE

Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine

• "My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We're here to give them the tools, the data, and the support - not to micromanage them."

Chia-Shing Yang, MD

Regional President, Hospital Medicine

• "I moved states for this role. I knew right away-after meeting the team-that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported."

Sunny Pattar, MD

Medical Director, Hospital Medicine

• "We're proud of the impact we're making. It's real, it's measurable, and it's felt in our communities."

Karen Allen, MD

Divisional Chief Medical Officer

Rewards

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• 401K with company match

• Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

• CME Reimbursement

• Physician Mental Health Counseling

• Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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Join one of our 250 programs operating across 30+ states, delivering comprehensive inpatient care centered on teamwork, quality, and patient outcomes.

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