Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Job ID:
JOB-001332

Category:
Hospital Medicine

Transform patient care and community as a Hospital Medicine Physician in Moses Lake, Washington
Our mission in Moses Lake is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
Local Team Collaboration:

• Join a collaborative care team and use your hospital medicine experience to advance high-quality, patient-centered care in a welcoming community.

• Practice alongside five hospital medicine physicians committed to improving outcomes for the community we serve.

• We are an integral part of the hospital and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and providing Emergency Medicine services in addition to Hospital Medicine.

• Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.

• Outside of work, we come together for social events to celebrate special occasions and share common interests like food and sports.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible in internal medicine. Family medicine can be considered with demonstrated hospitalist experience.

• Ability to manage ICU patients without intensivist backup.

• Procedural competency preferred.

• One year of hospitalist/nocturnist experience preferred for nocturnist role.

• We proudly sponsor J1 visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.

Scheduling:

• Flexible scheduling is available. Full-time positions follow a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation.

• This is a nocturnist role, and shifts will generally be 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

• We understand the importance of spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we offer a flexible schedule that allows for work-life balance. Our team covers for each other when anyone is out, ensuring that you can enjoy time off without worry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing inpatient care to a small, acute care hospital with an open ICU and minimal subspecialty support.

• Deliver exceptional care in a community-centered practice where your expertise helps shape better outcomes for the patients who need it most.

• Manageable census and opportunity to practice with autonomy.

• Candidates must be comfortable with vent management and responding to rapid responses and codes.

Living and Working in Moses Lake:

• Moses Lake is known for its expansive lake and stunning desert landscapes. This Washington gem offers the peace of small-town living while remaining less than a half-day’s drive from the larger cities of Spokane and Seattle.

• Enjoy the vibrancy of outdoor adventures, whether boating, fishing, or enjoying the local arts scene. Moses Lake is where you can truly enjoy life.

• Our patients always come first. We’re a community-minded team and encourage our team members to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.

• Growth and development are at the core of Sound’s medical practices, so we offer our clinicians opportunities and career advancement across the whole medical group.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Annual compensation $410,000 plus incentives for full-time nocturnist.

• Sign-on bonus of $40,000.

• Relocation assistance provided.

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, tail coverage, 401K with matching contributions, and annual CME allowance.

Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiting | mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092

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