What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Medicine Physician Nocturnist - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital position at Sentara Health?
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Nocturnist to join our team at a Level I Trauma Center with strong in-house specialty support and a closed ICU model. We offer flexible schedules, manageable patient volumes, and innovative tools to enhance clinical efficiency.
Position Highlights:
- Schedule: Flexible block scheduling (primarily 7 on / 7 off)
- Annual Shifts: 182 shifts per year, including a minimum of 2 weekends per month
- Hours: 7PM – 5AM, 9PM - 7AM
- Team structure includes 1 swing physician, 3 in-house physicians nightly for cross-coverage, admissions and rapid responses (MRT)
- Patient Load - cross-coverage of approx 230-240 patients (team based), average of 7-8 admissions per MD per night
Clinical Environment:
- Closed ICU model and Codes run by the ICU team
- Level I Trauma Center with full in-house specialty support
- Clearly defined service line agreements with specialists
- No required procedures
- Optional non-procedural POCUS training (CME-supported)
Technology & Efficiency:
Utilize advanced AI-powered tools such as Regard and DAX Copilot to streamline documentation and improve workflow efficiency—allowing you to focus more on patient care.
Benefits & Additional Details:
- 10K Sign On Bonus
25K Commencement Bonus - Full-time opportunities
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Holiday rotation package includes -Labor Day / Christmas /Thanksgiving / New Year’s Day
- Nationally competitive compensation package
- Sign on, Commencement, and Quality bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
- 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- Paid Licensure Renewals
- $5500 Annual CME Allowance
- Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
- 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)
Life in coastal Virginia provides rich and diverse recreational and cultural offerings in addition to fabulous historic sites. Our communities are consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US with great public and private school options and superb outdoor recreation. Bike, swim, sail, kayak, fish, or just relax on our miles and miles of sandy beaches or catch a bite to eat and listen to music at Norfolk’s Waterside District.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity environment while maintaining flexibility, efficiency, great team culture, and strong clinical support.
Salary : $5,500