Physician - Nocturnist

St. Mary's Health Care System, a member of Trinity Health, is a leading regional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-level care and higher-level caring to the communities we serve. We are seeking a full-time Nocturnist Physician to join St. Mary's Hospital Medicine, a growing and collaborative hospital-based practice serving patients at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a physician-led environment with strong specialty support, a collegial medical staff, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

St. Mary's Hospital, Hospital Medicine Program Details

• 196-bed community hospital serving Northeast Georgia
• Closed ICU with 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• Comprehensive specialty support, including cardiology, neurology, pulmonary/critical care, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, and other key medical and surgical specialties
• Established interdisciplinary care teams focused on quality, patient safety, and efficient care transitions
• EPIC electronic medical record
• Collegial, physician-led culture with strong operational support
• Part of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic health systems
• Practice at St. Mary's Hospital, a regional referral center serving Northeast Georgia
• Employed position within the St. Mary's Medical Group

• Collaborative hospital medicine team committed to high-quality clinical outcomes, exceptional patient experience

• Supportive leadership team and physician-friendly culture

Position Details

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care during nighttime hours for hospitalized adult patients
• Perform admissions, cross-coverage, patient evaluations, and overnight management of acute medical conditions
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine physicians, consultants, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated patient care
• Respond to changes in patient condition and assist with rapid clinical decision-making and care transitions
• Work a 7-on/7-off schedule consisting of 12-hour overnight shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), with a full-time (1.0 FTE) commitment of 15 scheduled shifts per month.
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development activities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive tiered compensation model based on years of clinical experience
• Additional earning potential through quality and productivity incentive programs
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through employment with a qualifying not-for-profit healthcare organization
• Retirement savings program with employer matching program