Nocturnist

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 320,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous CME allowance

up to $200,000 in recruiting incent.

Physician Mentorship Program

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO seeks a Nocturnist Physician for inpatient care with a flexible schedule (e.g., 7-on/7-off). You will manage admissions, rounds, and discharge planning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-value patient care.

Board-certified/eligible in Internal or Family Medicine, with MD and Colorado license, plus BLS/ACLS. The role includes a guaranteed base salary for up to three years, generous CME, and recruiting incentives including relocation

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including admissions and rounds.
• Perform discharge planning and coordinate with specialists, nurses, and staff.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans clearly to the care team.
• Document care and assist with workflow improvement and medical education as needed.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Inpatient care

Education

Doctorate of Medicine

Tools

BLS

ACLS

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.

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 12 shifts a month or 144 shifts a year. Nocturnist shift rate is $2,337.89/shift), a generous CME allowance, and up to $200,000 in 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.

Benefits

• generous CME allowance
• up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives (includes 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)

#HEC

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$320,000 - $340,000 /year