Nocturnist Hospitalist
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Join an established team of 45 + physicians
- Call structure: 10-15 Shifts/Month
- Practice setting: Inpatient
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Driven Nocturnist managing a caseload of 8+ admissions per night
- Provide comprehensive overnight clinical oversight for a 100-patient census
- APP and RN cross-cover support on evening shifts
- Productivity incentives: Mixed Model: 45% Salary/45% RVU/10% Quality
- CME allowance + dedicated CME days
- Malpractice coverage with tail
About the Facility
- 541 licensed hospital beds
- Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available
- Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care
- Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- Ambient listening AI technology
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Nashville hospitalist program offers a nocturnist position within an established 45+ physician team at a 541-bed facility recognized nationally for stroke care and cardiovascular excellence. You'd manage overnight admissions averaging 8+ per night across a 100-patient census, supported by APP and RN cross-coverage during evening shifts. The role involves 10–15 shifts monthly as a full-time employed physician within a nonprofit Catholic health system serving roughly one million residents.
Compensation combines salary, RVU productivity incentives, and quality metrics in a 45/45/10 split, with malpractice tail coverage included. The position requires MD or DO credentials with Tennessee medical licensure and DEA registration prior to hire. Ascension emphasizes physician-led collaboration, long-term stability, and mission-centered care; the system also offers CME allowance and dedicated CME days, plus access to ambient listening AI technology.
This role suits an experienced nocturnist or hospitalist comfortable with high-volume overnight census management and seeking stability within a large national health system with local autonomy. The mixed compensation model rewards both productivity and quality, and the facility's national rankings suggest strong institutional resources and case complexity.
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