Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine seeks Academic Hospitalist Nocturnists for the night shift (7 pm - 7 am) at Tampa General Hospital. The role includes direct inpatient care, teaching, and clinical leadership in a large academic faculty practice.

Candidates should be BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with a medical degree, Florida license eligibility, and an interest in nocturnist work and research presentation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine and/or Family Medicine encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility for Florida medical license.
• Experience in teaching and research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nocturnal inpatient care at Tampa General Hospital.
• Participate in teaching of residents and medical students.
• Consult with medical staff and manage patient flow.
• Develop and implement care protocols and quality standards.
• Present research projects when appropriate.

Skills

Hospitalist experience

Teaching experience

Academic medical center

Nocturnist interest

Education

Medical degree

Board-certified/eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Job Description

The Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for Academic Hospitalist Nocturnists (Open-Rank) with a desire to work the night service (7 pm - 7 am). The Academic Hospitalist provides inpatient care for patients in an academic medical setting. This role includes providing direct patient care, consulting with other medical staff, interpreting laboratory results, educating medical staff and students, and managing patient flow. The Academic Hospitalist will also be responsible for ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained, coordinating patient care within the hospital system, developing and implementing care protocols, and providing medical advice to referring physicians. In addition, the Academic Hospitalist may be responsible for presenting research projects to further advance the field of hospital medicine. Those BC/BE in Internal Medicine and/or Family Medicine are encourage to apply.

Responsibilities

• CLINICAL: Internal Medicine Hospitalist Nocturnist, hospital-based position located at Tampa General Hospital. Clinical responsibilities include participation in our faculty group practice with more than 45 other hospitalists, medical student teaching, and supervision of residents on inpatient services. This position will provide coverage including, but not limited to, medical transplant patients, general internal medicine patients on teaching and nonteaching services, medical consultations, transplant medicine consultations, and co-management of surgical services. Preference will be given to candidates with a desire to work as a nocturnist, providing overnight coverage on these services, with appropriate salary differential applied. Schedule is 7pm to 7am - 7 on/ 7 off block scheduling, with some flexibility.
• TEACHING: Teach medical students and residents about in-patient and out-patient internal medicine; with the majority of effort involving supervising internal medicine residents in an in-patient setting. Position may also do precepting medical students in an ambulatory clerkship.
• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Qualifications

MINIMUM:

Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required. To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full un-restricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

PREFERRED:

1-3 years of physician or hospitalist experience. Experience with hospital medicine. Previous experience in an academic medical center. Proven track record in teaching and/or clinical research preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a desire to work as a nocturnist.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.