Nocturnist

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 320,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Recruiting incentives

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Mentorship program

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO seeks a Nocturnist provider to deliver inpatient care with a physician-led team. This role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered medicine in a busy hospital setting.

The position offers flexible nocturnal scheduling, performance-based rewards, and a strong support network to ensure seamless patient care and professional growth. Eligible candidates include board-certified or board-eligible IM/FM physicians committed to ethics and

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Medicine (MD) required.
• Current Colorado medical license required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association required.
• Inpatient hospital medicine experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care including admissions, daily rounds and discharge planning.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and communicate with care team.
• Oversee inpatient experience and coordinate follow-up in outpatient care.
• Document patient information for care and billing; support workflow improvements.
• Educate medical students, residents and other trainees.

Skills

Inpatient care

Board-eligible/Board-certified (IM/FM)

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

MD (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.

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• 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)

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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.

Pay Range

$320,000 - $340,000 /year