Nocturnist - Houston Methodist, Woodlands

• Position Highlights
• Full-time employed position
• 7-on/7-off nocturnist schedule
• 12-hour overnight shifts
• Collaborative hospitalist team and specialty support
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources
• Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Practice within a nationally recognized health system committed to excellence in patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours, including admissions, consultations, and management of acute medical conditions.
• Respond to and manage medical emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and ancillary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring providers regarding treatment plans and care transitions.
• Complete timely and accurate medical documentation in accordance with regulatory, compliance, and billing requirements.
• Participate in hospital quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives.
• Support educational activities involving residents and medical students, when applicable.

Qualifications

• Education
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure and Certification
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Active Texas Medical License or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.
• Experience
• Previous hospitalist or nocturnist experience preferred.
• Two or more years of inpatient clinical experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and acutely ill hospitalized patients.
• Skills and Attributes
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

About Houston Methodist Woodlands Hospital

Houston Methodist The Woodlands offers the best of both worlds: the strength and reputation of Houston Methodist and the Texas Medical Center, combined with the exceptional lifestyle, top-rated schools, and community feel of The Woodlands. It's an ideal environment for physicians seeking a high-quality practice and an outstanding place to live.

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For additional information or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact:

Lynn Welch

Physician Recruiter

Welch_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org

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**Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area


 Work Shift :

3 - Night (United States of America)

 Job Category :

Non-clinical

 With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s leading hospitals and health care professionals.

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.