Physician - Nocturnist; AMPD I​/II

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, CA has Nocturnist (Assistant Medical Program Director I/II) opportunities available with the Internal Medicine Department.

The Assistant Medical Program Director (AMPD) - Nocturnist provides clinical leadership and oversight of nocturnal inpatient medical services within the Internal Medicine Department at RUHS Medical Center. Incumbents plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and oversee medical services provided during overnight hours, ensuring high-quality, safe, timely, and efficient patient care. Responsibilities include clinical management of hospitalized patients, coordination of care with daytime hospitalist teams and consulting services, supervision and support of medical staff, and collaboration with nursing, ancillary, and administrative personnel to promote continuity of care and effective hospital operations.

The AMPD II is expected to exercise independent clinical judgment, address complex patient-care issues, facilitate appropriate admissions and transfers, respond to urgent and emergent clinical needs, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of clinical practices, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental standards. The position serves as a lead clinical resource for the Internal Medicine Department and contributes to the ongoing advancement of patient care and medical services at RUHS Medical Center.

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Active and unrestricted California medical license, or able to obtain a California medical license
• Familiarity with hospitalist medicine practice, previous hospitalist or nocturnist experience a plus
• Interest in teaching opportunities of medical student and residents
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

• CalPERS pension plan
• Accrued annual leave/11 paid county holidays
• Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• County paid malpractice coverage
• Competitive total compensation package, including a county base salaryand additional compensation through the affiliated medical group/salary differentials. Eligible employees may also qualify for federal student loan forgiveness or repayment programs based on applicable requirements.
• Additional compensation for night coverage

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan (PRP) as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution.

PRP program eligibility requirements include: having a leadership role, management of employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

RUHS Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care and is known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a county hospital facility with growing, multi-specialty groups, located in Moreno Valley, CA. The area has quick access to a variety of entertainment venues, fine restaurants, So Cal beaches and mountains.

Disneyland, Legoland, and Hollywood are all short drives away. Moreno Valley is about 2 hours north of San Diego and about 1.5 hours southeast of Los Angeles.

• Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the primary or specialized medical services at the medical center, outpatient care clinics and other health centers.
• Supervise physicians, mid-level practitioners, healthcare support staff, interns, and resident physicians; monitor and evaluate performance of clinicians and support staff; manage healthcare service operations and staff scheduling.
• Instruct physicians, mid-level practitioners, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff engaged in performing patient care.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; conduct or participate in department or primary care clinic rounds and instruct the medical staff on patient care services in relation to medical treatments and medications.
• Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs; ensure medical staff and ancillary medical staff compliance to department policies, Joint Commission requirements, local, state, and federal regulations related to healthcare.
• Assist the Medical Program Director in managing department and…