Physician - Nocturnist

Minneapolis, United States

$220,000 – $280,000

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 Responsibilities

Triage and evaluate patients referred for admission to the medicine services
Assign admissions to resident teams based on patient needs and service capacity
Supervise and staff resident admissions, providing clinical guidance and bedside teaching
Independently admit and manage patients when appropriate
Respond to rapid response calls and code blue events
Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, consulting services, nursing, and other members of the care team
Support safe overnight care and effective handoffs to daytime teams

A 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 Qualifications

MD or DO degree
Current unrestricted Minnesota medical license or eligibility for Minnesota licensure
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine
- If board eligible, certification must be obtained within four years of completing training

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to caring for historically underserved patients and those with medical and social complexity
Interest or experience in resident education
Strong clinical judgment and comfort triaging acute medical admissions
Experience responding to rapid response and code blue events
Success working with interdisciplinary care teams

This 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.