What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Medicine Nocturnist position at NorthBay Health?
At NorthBay Health, we are seeking a Board-Certified Hospitalist (Nocturnist) to join our highly regarded and collaborative inpatient care team in Northern California. Located ideally between the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sacramento, our region offers a unique balance of vibrant urban access and natural beauty—making it the perfect setting for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and a rich personal life.
Since our founding, NorthBay Health has been committed to providing advanced, compassionate care close to home. Our NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville serve as hubs for acute and specialty care, and are supported by a broad network of outpatient and urgent care centers across Solano County. As a Mayo Clinic Care Network member, we proudly bring nationally recognized expertise to our local community.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Role and Responsibilities:- Position Type: Full-time; 10 shifts per month
- Shifts: Night coverage only (Nocturnist role); 12-hour shifts
- Patient Population: Adult inpatient general medicine
- EMR: Cerner
- Hospital Setting: Community-based with strong tertiary affiliations
- Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine OR Family Medicine residency
- Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (New Graduates Only) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Licensure: Valid and unrestricted California medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience: At least one (1) year of hospitalist experience preferred, though recent graduates will also be considered
- Shift Rate: $2,520 per 12-hour night shift (6 PM to 6AM OR 7 PM to 7 AM) coverage.
- Quality Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates
- Work-Life Balance: Structured schedules that promote physician well-being
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That’s why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the [Link available when viewing the job]. Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation’s most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
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