Nocturnist Physician Assistant | Dothan, AL – Inpatient Care + Night Shift

Britt Medical; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time employment

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Britt Medical is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant for an established hospital-based team in Alabama to provide overnight inpatient care for acutely and chronically ill adults. The role focuses on managing patients from admission through discharge with evidence-based treatment plans.

The ideal candidate holds Alabama PA licensure, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and communicates effectively in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Physician Assistant licensure.
• Ability to manage complex adult patients in an inpatient setting.
• Strong clinical and technical competence.
• Effective communication in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient care for acutely and chronically ill adult patients.
• Manage patient care from admission through discharge.
• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Complete timely and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Skills

Critical care

Emergency communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Alabama PA licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

An established hospital-based team in Alabama is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant to provide overnight inpatient care for acutely and chronically ill adult patients

Practice Highlights:

• Full-time position
• Primarily inpatient role providing overnight hospital-based care
• Manage acute and complex chronically ill adult patients
• Facilitate care from admission through discharge
• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Apply advanced medical and nursing knowledge to complex clinical situations
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Communicate effectively during urgent and emergency situations
• Complete timely, accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency validation

Qualifications:

• Current Alabama Physician Assistant licensure
• Strong clinical and technical competence
• Sound clinical judgment and professional communication skills
• Ability to manage complex adult patients in an inpatient setting
• Effective communication skills in emergency situations
• Computer literacy and basic typing proficiency
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continued professional development

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time employment
• Additional benefits available

Location & Lifestyle:

Dothan offers an appealing blend of affordable living, mild winters, Southern hospitality, and big-city amenities in a welcoming community, with an extensive network of parks and recreation opportunities, golf courses, local arts and cultural attractions, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and biking trails, including a ~10-mile Forever Wild trail, while the Gulf Coast beaches are only ~80 miles away, making weekend beach trips easy. The community is also ideally positioned for regional travel, with ~108 miles to Montgomery, ~104 miles to Tallahassee, ~80 miles to Panama City and the Gulf Coast, and ~200 miles to Birmingham, Mobile, and Atlanta, providing convenient access to larger-city entertainment, professional sports, cultural attractions, and air travel while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle.