Nocturnist Hospitalist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospitalist Physician to join our medical team. The Hospitalist will provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and coordinating care for a variety of medical conditions in an inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to hospitalized individuals, including admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Perform clinical procedures, including but not limited to central line placement and intubation , as required for patient care.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists, primary care physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in rapid response and code blue situations, providing timely and effective care in emergencies.
• Document patient care activities thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage transitions of care, ensuring clear communication with patients, families, and primary care providers regarding discharge instructions and follow-up plans.
• Work closely with case management, nursing, and ancillary staff to ensure efficient and effective discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including monitoring hospital metrics such as length of stay, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Provide guidance, education, and mentorship to residents, medical students, and other clinical staff, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Unrestricted medical license in NJ. DEA certification.
• Board Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience: Previous hospitalist experience preferred but not required.
• Skills:
  • Strong clinical acumen with the ability to manage diverse medical conditions.
  • Proficiency and comfort performing central line placement and intubation .
  • Willingness to work 100% nocturnist shifts (7 PM–7 AM) , 16-20 shifts per month.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in EMR systems.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.

Work Environment:

• This position involves working in a hospital setting with exposure to acutely ill patients.
• May require long periods of standing, walking, and occasional lifting.

CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.

The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $250,000-$275,000

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan