Physician - Nocturnist (Full-time)

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Nocturnist to join the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine. The position involves triaging and evaluating admissions, supervising resident teams, and providing overnight care with bedside teaching.

The role expects collaboration with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and other care teams; 1.0 FTE with about 117 overnight shifts annually, from 2100-0730. Minnesota license required or eligible.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Current unrestricted Minnesota medical license or eligibility for Minnesota licensure.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine; if board eligible, certification within four years of training.

Responsibilities

• Triage and evaluate patients referred for admission to medicine services.
• Assign admissions to resident teams and supervise resident admissions.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Overnight patient care

Education

MD/DO

Minnesota license or eligibility

Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an academic medical center and safety-net health system in downtown Minneapolis. We serve a diverse patient population with complex medical and social needs and are committed to advancing health equity and ensuring access to exceptional care for everyone.Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Nocturnist Physician to join the Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine.Position ResponsibilitiesTriage and evaluate patients referred for admission to the medicine servicesAssign admissions to resident teams based on patient needs and service capacitySupervise and staff resident admissions, providing clinical guidance and bedside teachingIndependently admit and manage patients when appropriateRespond to rapid response calls and code blue eventsCollaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, consulting services, nursing, and other members of the care teamSupport safe overnight care and effective handoffs to daytime teamsA 1.0 FTE nocturnist works approximately 117 overnight shifts annually, averaging 9-10 shifts per month. Shifts are from 2100-0730.Along with a completed application, please also include a CV and Letter of Interest.Minimum QualificationsMD or DO degreeCurrent unrestricted Minnesota medical license or eligibility for Minnesota licensureBoard certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal MedicineIf board eligible, certification must be obtained within four years of completing trainingPreferred QualificationsCommitment to caring for historically underserved patients and those with medical and social complexityInterest or experience in resident educationStrong clinical judgment and comfort triaging acute medical admissionsExperience responding to rapid response and code blue eventsSuccess working with interdisciplinary care teamsThis position offers the opportunity to practice broad-based hospital medicine, teach residents, and serve patients who rely on Minnesota’s largest safety-net health system.Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 380-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies. Total Rewards Package:We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)Shift Detail: NightJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: RegularEligible for Benefits: YesUnion/Non Union: Non-UnionMin: $260k (estimate)Max: $301k (estimate)Job Posting: Sep-21-2026