Nocturnist

Dothan, United States | Posted on 10/09/2026

Job Title:

Internal Medicine Physician – Nocturnist

• Patient Demographics:
  Adults across all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Patient Volume/Census: 9–10 patients per provider per night
• Case Mix:
  Unassigned ED patients, transfers, inpatient consults, critical care admissions (co-managed)

• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed facility
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 subspecialty support including pulm/critical care and radiology
• Support Staff Available:
  Full intensivist support, in-house radiologist, 3 other physicians available
• Reason for Coverage:
  Expansion of hospitalist group

• 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
• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, CME/professional fees allowance, retirement

• 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

• 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