Physician - Nocturnist (AMPD I/II)

County of Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley, CA seeks an Nocturnist Assistant Medical Program Director I/II to lead overnight inpatient services within Internal Medicine. You will plan and coordinate nocturnal clinical care, supervise staff, and collaborate with daytime hospitalist teams to ensure safe, timely care.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, leadership in practice development, and opportunities to teach medical students and residents, with a focus

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license, or able to obtain one.
• Familiarity with hospitalist medicine; nocturnist experience encouraged.
• Interest in teaching medical students and residents.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee nocturnal inpatient medical services.
• Coordinate care with daytime hospitalist teams and consulting services.
• Supervise and support medical staff, and collaborate with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Lead clinical practice development, quality improvement, and departmental standards.
• Act as clinical resource and participate in teaching and training activities.
• Assist in recruitment, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teaching interest

Spanish bilingual

Hospitalist experience

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, CA has Nocturnist (Assistant Medical Program Director I/II) opportunities available with the Internal Medicine Department.

The Assistant Medical Program Director (AMPD) - Nocturnist provides clinical leadership and oversight of nocturnal inpatient medical services within the Internal Medicine Department at RUHS Medical Center. Incumbents plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and oversee medical services provided during overnight hours, ensuring high-quality, safe, timely, and efficient patient care. Responsibilities include clinical management of hospitalized patients, coordination of care with daytime hospitalist teams and consulting services, supervision and support of medical staff, and collaboration with nursing, ancillary, and administrative personnel to promote continuity of care and effective hospital operations.

The AMPD II is expected to exercise independent clinical judgment, address complex patient-care issues, facilitate appropriate admissions and transfers, respond to urgent and emergent clinical needs, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of clinical practices, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental standards. The position serves as a lead clinical resource for the Internal Medicine Department and contributes to the ongoing advancement of patient care and medical services at RUHS Medical Center.

What We Are Looking For In Candidates

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Active and unrestricted California medical license, or able to obtain a California medical license
• Familiarity with hospitalist medicine practice, previous hospitalist or nocturnist experience a plus
• Interest in teaching opportunities of medical student and residents
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits

• CalPERS pension plan
• Accrued annual leave/11 paid county holidays
• Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• County paid malpractice coverage
• Competitive total compensation package, including a county base salary and additional compensation through the affiliated medical group/salary differentials. Eligible employees may also qualify for federal student loan forgiveness or repayment programs based on applicable requirements.
• Additional compensation for night coverage

Meet the Team!

RUHS Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care and is known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a county hospital facility with growing, multi-specialty groups, located in Moreno Valley, CA. The area has quick access to a variety of entertainment venues, fine restaurants, So Cal beaches and mountains. Disneyland, Legoland, and Hollywood are all short drives away. Moreno Valley is about 2 hours north of San Diego and about 1.5 hours southeast of Los Angeles.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the primary or specialized medical services at the medical center, outpatient care clinics and other health centers.
• Supervise physicians, mid-level practitioners, healthcare support staff, interns, and resident physicians; monitor and evaluate performance of clinicians and support staff; manage healthcare service operations and staff scheduling.
• Instruct physicians, mid-level practitioners, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff engaged in performing patient care.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; conduct or participate in department or primary care clinic rounds and instruct the medical staff on patient care services in relation to medical treatments and medications.
• Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs; ensure medical staff and ancillary medical staff compliance to department policies, Joint Commission requirements, local, state, and federal regulations related to healthcare.
• Assist the Medical Program Director in managing department and provider performance improvement, and productivity processes and programs; confer with and advise the Medical Program Director on the department operations and make appropriate recommendations as necessary.
• Participate in planning and coordinating joint administrative and technical training programs and recommend methods and procedures for coordinating the applicable primary care or specialty services for patients; keep informed of current medical techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Initiate, conduct, and coordinate special research projects; participate in conferences, present lectures, and prepare scientific papers.
• Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by Joint Commission, state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and prepare reports related to the activities of the specialty area/department.
• Assist Medical Program Director in developing and implementing immediate and long-range goals and objectives of medical services programs; establish and revise program policies and procedures according to program guidelines/regulations; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Assist the Medical Program Director in preparing the budget; represent the department in various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of primary and mid-level practitioners.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Three years of training accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in applicable medical specialty field.

License/Certificate: Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions.

Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration.

Eligible for certification /or board certified in a specialty medical field by the applicable American Specialty Board.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Knowledge of:

The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures, and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients, and others.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson : [e-mail] / 951-955-5562

Application Information

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.