Physician - Nocturnist

Deaconess Health System is seeking Nocturnist Hospitalist physicians to join our established hospital medicine program
serving southwestern Indiana and western Kentucky.  Join a team of approximately 70 employed hospitalists, including 12 nocturnists, with flexible scheduling, strong subspecialty support, and a collaborative approach to high-quality inpatient care.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Flexible Scheduling: 144 shifts annually for full-time employment
• Consistent Night Schedule: 8:00 PM–8:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Established Physician Team: Approximately 70 hospitalists, including 12 nocturnists
• No Required Procedures: Focus on inpatient medical management
• Subspecialty Support: Access to a broad range of medical specialists
• Collaborative Night Coverage: Two nocturnists per night at Midtown and Gateway, with swing physician coverage until
midnight

PRACTICE LOCATIONS & NIGHTLY PATIENT VOLUME

Deaconess Midtown Hospital — Evansville, IN
• Typical admissions: 8–12 per physician per night
• Two nocturnists nightly; swing physician support until midnight
• Additional cross-coverage and code responsibilities
Deaconess Gateway Hospital — Newburgh, IN
• Typical admissions: 10–12 per physician per night
• Two nocturnists nightly; swing physician support until midnight
• Additional cross-coverage and code responsibilities
Deaconess Henderson Hospital — Henderson, KY
• Typical admissions: 5–10 per night
• One nocturnist nightly
• Additional cross-coverage and code responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate and manage adult hospitalized patients during overnight shifts
• Provide inpatient admissions from the Emergency Department, direct referrals, and regional hospital transfers
• Manage overnight cross-coverage and respond to hospital codes
• Collaborate with hospital medicine colleagues and consulting specialists
• Deliver timely, safe, patient-centered inpatient care
Procedures are not required.

COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES
· One-Year Compensation Guarantee: $400,000
· Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 plus $15,000 relocation stipend
· $50,000 in student loan assistance or residency stipend