Nocturnist: Overnight Hospitalist Leader

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

West Jefferson Medical Center, part of the LCMC Health system in Marrero, LA, seeks a Nocturnist Hospitalist physician to join our overnight Hospital Medicine team. The physician will provide high-quality overnight care, manage admissions, respond to acute needs, and collaborate with specialists for seamless continuity of care.

The ideal candidate is Board-eligible/Board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with Louisiana licensure or eligibility, and at least 2 years in Hospital

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Louisiana license or eligibility.
• Two+ years Hospital Medicine experience preferred.
• Strong procedural and acute care management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, admit, and manage hospitalized patients during overnight hours.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.
• Respond to acute changes in patient condition and provide timely medical intervention.
• Coordinate care with consulting physicians, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• Facilitate safe patient transitions and continuity of care with daytime providers.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding diagnoses, plans, and status.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, utilization management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Hospital Medicine

Nocturnist

Independent decision-making

Education

MD/DO

Job description

West Jefferson Medical Center, part of the LCMC Health system in Marrero, LA, seeks a Nocturnist Hospitalist physician to join our overnight Hospital Medicine team. The physician will provide high-quality overnight care, manage admissions, respond to acute needs, and collaborate with specialists for seamless continuity of care.

The ideal candidate is Board-eligible/Board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with Louisiana licensure or eligibility, and at least 2 years in Hospital