Overnight Hospitalist MD/DO — Acute Care & Night Coverage

Commonwealth Medical Services; Grand Forks (ND); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare provider in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is seeking a Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO) to deliver overnight inpatient care. Responsibilities include managing patient admissions, responding to emergencies, and coordinating care with various medical teams. Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree, complete an accredited residency, and hold necessary state licensure. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for ensuring patient safety and care quality.

Formación

• Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide overnight inpatient medical coverage.
• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department.
• Respond to rapid response events and medical emergencies.

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety commitment

Educación

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Accredited residency in Internal or Family Medicine

Descripción del empleo

Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO)

Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned

Position Summary

The Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients. This role focuses on admissions, cross-coverage, and acute clinical management during nighttime hours, ensuring continuity of care, patient safety, and timely response to emergent medical needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient medical coverage for hospitalized patients
• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department and direct admissions
• Manage acute medical issues and changes in patient condition
• Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients
• Respond to rapid response events, codes, and medical emergencies as required
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary services
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
• Ensure clear and thorough handoffs to daytime hospitalist teams
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers or residents as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in acute care settings
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients efficiently
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital inpatient setting
• Overnight and shift-based scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout hospital units
• Manual dexterity for bedside assessments and procedures as required
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient evaluation

Facility will sponsor J1 or H1B visa candidates for 2027

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.