Hospitalist - Nocturnist - MED: Internal Medicine - Sacramento Campus

University of California, Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 9,950 - 22,916; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid vacations and holidays

Retirement savings plans

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

The University of California, Davis is seeking a nocturnist physician to join the Division of Hospital Medicine in Sacramento. This role involves managing patient admissions and coordinating care with emergency department staff.

Applicants should hold an MD/DO license and be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine. The position offers a salary range of $9,950 to $22,916.67 per month, along with exceptional benefits. This is a full-time role requiring 146 night shifts each year.

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD/DO license.
• Must be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine.
• Possession of a valid California medical license and DEA license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions and consults from the emergency department.
• Coordinate care with ED staff to ensure appropriate patient disposition.
• Require to work 146 night shifts during the contract year.

Education

MD/DO license

Board certified in Internal Medicine

California medical license and DEA license

Job description

Department Description

The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest department in the School of Medicine and on the UC Davis campus, with 11 Divisions divided by sub‑specialty. The Department includes approximately 450 academics and 250 staff. The Division of Hospital Medicine is a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year service with a primary role of evaluation admissions from the emergency room as well as outside referral of patients. The Division consists of 14 faculty, 45 staff physicians, and 3 administrative staff.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date: 6/30/2025 (Interviews may occur at any time)

Salary Range: $9,950 – $22,916.67

Salary Frequency: Monthly

Appointment Type: Contract

Number of Positions: 1

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift Hour: Variable

Location: Main Hospital

City: Sacramento

Union Representation: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The nocturnist physician will have responsibility for patient management, admissions, and consults from the emergency department. They will secure appropriate consultation for patients that are admitted and need specialty care, and will coordinate care with ED staff to ensure appropriate patient disposition. They may also be asked to communicate with the transfer center and evaluate potential transfers from outlying facilities in the community.

When not in the admitting physician role, the nocturnist may be asked to assume the role of cross‑cover. Cross‑cover will be responsible for addressing questions or concerns from staff regarding inpatients that are hospitalized on the hospitalist service. Shifts are organized into 8.5‑hour blocks of shifts, with flexible scheduling. However, once the schedule has been created, hospitalists are responsible for their scheduled shift duties.

The nocturnist will be required to work 146 night shifts during each year of the contract. One year is defined as a period of 365 days from the beginning date of the contract, or on the anniversary of the start date in subsequent years. Shifts are prorated based on start date.

The incumbent in this position will be required to have a separate appointment on the volunteer clinical faculty. This separate appointment will allow the incumbent to supervise and interact with medical students and residents.

Each Hospitalist’s standard responsibilities also includes 18 days per year of on‑site administrative time. Administrative time includes monthly CQI meetings, business meetings, grand rounds, and other non‑patient care responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Must possess an MD/DO license.

Must be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine.

Must obtain Board Certification within 2 years of employment.

Possession of a valid California medical license and DEA license at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID‑19) Vaccination Program SARS‑CoV‑2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University‑approved exception or deferral.

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