Part-Time Nocturnist northwest of Boston, MA | 7-On/7-Off & No Code Response

Britt Medical Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Credentialing/on-boarding support

Job summary

Britt Medical Search is assisting a large, academically affiliated tertiary care medical center near Boston, MA, in recruiting a part-time Nocturnist. The role features a 7 on / 7 off block schedule with 20 hours per week in a teaching-focused inpatient setting that emphasizes professional development and clinical excellence.

No code responsibilities fall to the ICU team; the nocturnist leads Rapid Response calls alongside residents, staffs 4–6 overnight admissions, and supervises APPs for

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
• Strong academic preparation with commitment to high-quality inpatient care.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach to patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rapid Response calls alongside residents.
• Provide inpatient care and supervise APPs for admissions and cross-coverage.
• Oversee overnight admissions and manage inpatient care in collaboration with residents and trainees.
• Teach residents, medical students, and visiting international trainees within a multidisciplinary inpatient model.

Skills

Teaching residents

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO with Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency

Job description

A large, academically affiliated tertiary care medical center northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time Nocturnist to join its growing Division of Hospital Medicine. This is a teaching-focused, collaborative inpatient environment with strong support for clinical excellence and professional development.

Position Highlights:

• Part-time Nocturnist role (20hrs) with a 7 on / 7 off block schedule for predictable work-life balance.
• Team of 75+ physicians and nearly 30 APPs providing care for a diverse, medically complex inpatient population.
• No code responsibilities; ICU team manages codes. Lead Rapid Response calls alongside residents.
• Overnight admissions primarily managed by residents, with 4–6 admissions staffed by the nocturnist, who also provides inpatient care and supervises APPs for admissions and cross-coverage.
• Active teaching environment for residents, medical students, and visiting international trainees within a multidisciplinary inpatient model that includes structured rounding, co-management services, and trainee onboarding.
• Collegial, supportive division that values collaboration and provider contributions.

Candidate Qualifications:

• MD or DO with completion of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
• Strong academic preparation with commitment to high-quality inpatient care
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach to patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting

Compensation/Benefits:

• Pay Range: $120K–$154K
• Highly competitive salary, sign on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Retention Incentive:
  • After 1 year: 1 shift reduction per month for 1.0 FTE (or equivalent)
  • After 3 years: Additional shift reduction for 1.0 FTE (or equivalent)
• Reimbursement provided for interview related expenses and relocation support
• Assistance with licensing, credentialing and on-boarding related matters

About the Community:

This area offers a suburban home base northwest of Boston, with local parks and recreation programs close to everyday shopping and dining. Local parks offer tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, playgrounds, seasonal water recreation, sports fields, a dog park and picnic space.

Time away from work can include neighborhood activities, trips into Boston for museums, concerts and professional sports, or weekends exploring New England's coast and mountains. The area's mix of suburban neighborhoods and access to a major academic and cultural center offers several ways to shape life around your interests.