Nocturnist Physician - Iowa

iRecruitmd; Davenport (IA); Sur place; USD 210 000 - 290 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

iRecruitmd is seeking a Nocturnist Physician to provide overnight inpatient medical care for hospitalized adults. You will admit new patients, manage acute conditions, and collaborate with on-call teams to ensure safe handoffs and continuity of care.

The role requires board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, a valid license, ACLS, and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine completed.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• ACLS certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to manage urgent and high-acuity conditions overnight.
• Excellent communication and handoff skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Team-based, multidisciplinary care model.
• High level of autonomy with appropriate specialty support.

Responsabilités

• Provide overnight medical coverage for adult inpatients
• Perform new patient admissions, including histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans
• Manage acute changes in patient condition and respond to medical emergencies
• Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients, including order management and clinical reassessment
• Collaborate with on-call specialists and ancillary services as needed
• Participate in rapid response and code situations as required
• Communicate pertinent patient information to daytime providers during handoffs
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards

Connaissances

Communication

Handoffs

Team coordination

Autonomy

Formation

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical care for hospitalized adult patients. This role focuses on admissions, cross-coverage, and management of acute medical issues during nighttime hours. The nocturnist works collaboratively with nursing staff, consulting services, and daytime hospitalist teams to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight medical coverage for adult inpatients
• Perform new patient admissions, including histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans
• Manage acute changes in patient condition and respond to medical emergencies
• Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients, including order management and clinical reassessment
• Collaborate with on-call specialists and ancillary services as needed
• Participate in rapid response and code situations as required
• Communicate pertinent patient information to daytime providers during handoffs
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards

Schedule & Coverage

• Night shift coverage in an inpatient hospital setting
• Schedule may include block nights or rotating coverage
• Weekend and holiday coverage may be required
• Broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Variable acuity depending on facility resources

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
• DEA registration or eligibility
• ACLS certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to manage urgent and high-acuity conditions overnight
• Excellent communication and handoff skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced inpatient environment
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
• Team-based, multidisciplinary care model
• High level of autonomy with appropriate specialty support