Nocturnist Physician Needed Southwest Pennsylvania

Healthcare United; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 243,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability insurance

Medical malpractice insurance provided

CME allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Healthcare United in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Nocturnist to join our well-established system. This full-time position offers a robust support structure and opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes.

Schedule is 7 on/7 off with 12-hour shifts; ICU management is supported by 2 APPs, with in-house general surgery and anesthesia teams handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Eligibility for medical license in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shifts.
• ICU management with open ICU and in-house pulm/CC service involvement.
• Support structure: 2 APPs assist with admissions nightly.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Medical license eligibility in Pennsylvania

Job description

Nocturnist Physician Needed Southwest Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, United States | Posted on 03/27/2026

• Visa Sponsorship(s) No Visa sponsorship at this time.
• Specialty Nocturnist/Hospitalist
• Date Opened 03/27/2026
• Compensation $286,000.00
• Job Type Full time
• City Pittsburgh
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Country United States

Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Nocturnist Physician to join our well-established Healthcare System. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician with strong communication skills who is committed to optimizing patient outcomes.

Support Structure: 2 APPs assist with admissions (approximately 10 per night), ICU coverage, codes, etc.

Procedures/Lines: Provided by in-house General Surgery residents

Intubations: Handled by ER/Anesthesia team

ICU Management: Open ICU, primarily managed by renowned Pulm/CC service

Critical Care Services: In-person during the day, tele-critical care at night

Tele-Hospitalist Service: Provides cross coverage as needed

Schedule: 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shifts

Requirements

• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• BLS and ACLS Certified
• Eligibility for a medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork
• Insurance: Health, life, and disability coverage
• Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided
• Retirement Plans: Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
• Professional Development: Dues and CME allowance, including medical staff dues
• Paid Holidays: Included in benefits package