Nocturnist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 360,000 - 398,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Residency bonus

Physician mentorship program

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Francis Hospital Interquest in Colorado Springs seeks a Nocturnist Provider to deliver inpatient care, perform admissions, rounds, diagnostics, and discharge planning in a hospital setting.

Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians with Colorado license, BLS/ACLS required; competitive base salary with 72 shifts/year, sign-on incentives, CME allowance, relocation assistance, and mentorship program.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician
• Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• Medical license in Colorado
• Other certifications may be required depending on practice setting or credentialing requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care including admissions, rounds, diagnostics and discharge planning
• Collaborate with specialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and communicate health status and plan to patients and families
• Document information for patient care and billing purposes and contribute to workflow improvements
• Teach medical students, residents and others in graduate health education programs

Skills

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate of Medicine

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Nocturnist Provider, you will join a physician-centric organization dedicated to delivering top-quality, accessible inpatient care within the community. You will have the opportunity to focus on patient well-being, supported by comprehensive resources designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance your practice within a hospital setting.

As our Nocturnist Provider, you will join a physician-centric organization dedicated to delivering top-quality, accessible inpatient care within the community. You will have the opportunity to focus on patient well-being, supported by comprehensive resources designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance your practice within a hospital setting.

In your practice, you will engage in a flexible work schedule, typically involving dedicated inpatient shifts (e.g., 7-on/7-off or similar models). You will provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including admissions, daily rounds, diagnostic workups, and discharge planning. This role demands strong clinical acumen for managing a diverse range of acute medical conditions and close collaboration with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician committed to upholding the highest standards of medical ethics and customary practice. You will possess exceptional clinical skills in inpatient medicine and a passion for providing compassionate, high-value care to acutely ill patients.

• Be responsible for comprehensive patient care to assure that the health care needs of patients are being met, including attendance at Interdisciplinary or nursing rounds and daily communication with the team caring for the patient.
• Renders quality medical services according to qualifications as an internal medicine or family practice physician with appropriate referrals, follow-up and hospitalization.
• The Hospitalist supports hospital medical staff and other area physicians utilizing the Hospitalist service by overseeing the inpatient experience, including providing follow-up care for patients in the outpatient realm.
• Communicates health status and treatment plan to patient, family and hospital staff.
• The Hospitalist documents information completely for patient care and billing purposes, and assists in the review of work flow, office practices and objectives; and teaches medical students, residents and others in graduate health education programs.

We are offering a competitive base salary guaranteed for up to three years (Nocturnist workload is 72 shifts a year. Nocturnist shift rate is $2,337.89/shift), a generous CME allowance, recruiting incentives, which include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency bonus, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Additionally, a Physician Mentorship Program is available for professional growth and development.

Required

Job Requirements

• Doctorate of Medicine required
• Current Physician License in the state of Colorado required
• Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association required
• Other certifications may be required depending on practice setting or credentialing requirements

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Think differently about the way care is given at St. Francis Hospital Interquest! With 10 specialty-sized operating rooms, a full-service emergency department, inpatient, and critical care units, St. Francis Interquest is well-equipped for caregivers to redefine patient care and clinical efficiency. St. Francis Hospital Interquest is the hospital of the future that will innovate patient care & clinical efficiency through state-of-the-art technology including smart patient rooms, whole-hospital telehealth, and real-time locating capabilities for equipment, patients, and employees. Caregivers will have the opportunity to work with world class specialty surgeons and enhance their skills within their specialty. Leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build their own teams and cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture. As a brand-new facility nestled in Colorado Springs, St. Francis Hospital Interquest is designed to support our flourishing community! With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$173.17 - $191.23 /hour