Acute Care, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Family Medicine, Hospital, Internal Medicine, Patient Care
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Perm - Physician - Hospitalist Syracuse, NY
Description: St. Joseph s Health is seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join its well-established Hospitalist team as a Nocturnist at St. Joseph s Hospital in Syracuse, New York, delivering high-quality, mission-driven inpatient care in a supportive, physician-led environment with strong specialty backup.
Job Description: The Nocturnist Physician will:
Provide overnight inpatient care at St. Joseph s Hospital (7 PM 7 AM schedule)
Work a 7-on/7-off rotation with 12-hour shifts
Perform admissions and manage hospitalized patients overnight
Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations
Document all patient encounters in EPIC EMR
Provide closed ICU overnight rounding on Hospitalist patients
Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition
Collaborate with subspecialists and multidisciplinary teams
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care arrangements upon discharge
Deliver patient-centered, high-quality inpatient care
Participate as part of a respected, collegial Hospitalist team
Work within a physician-led governance structure
Utilize strong clinical judgment and communication skills in acute care settings
Experience is REQUIRED, will not accept fresh graduates
Not accepting Locums candidates
Not accepting Visa Candidates
Compensation and Benefits:
Base Salary: *** per year
Bonus Opportunities: Productivity incentives and quality performance bonuses
Starting Bonus: ***
Annual CME Allowance: ***
Paid Time Away, including CME days
Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Supportive Hospitalist Team with strong subspecialty backup