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Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Henderson, North Carolina

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
  • Shift: Night
  • Travel: No

Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Henderson, North Carolina

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Job ID:

JOB-001032

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join Our Henderson Team as a Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local Henderson, North Carolina community—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth while contributing to a vibrant community.

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our closely knit, established team of 8 physicians supported by a Program Coordinator.
  • The hospital is licensed for 205 acute care beds, 52 med surg, and 12 PCU beds.
  • We have a stable team that is steadily expanding. We are looking to add more clinicians to our growing practice.
  • Maria Parham Hospital is a Duke LifePoint Healthcare system and is a well-established hospital in Henderson, NC. 
  • A wide range of services is available, including OB/GYN, Pulmonology, cardiology, critical care, ortho, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • We welcome complex cases while ensuring our team is supported with resources

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment, focusing on collaboration and patient-centered care.
  • H1B and J1 candidates are invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide hospitalist care in an open ICU environment and PCU with intensivist coverage during the day, staffed by physician nocturnists with intensivist consult support for coverage at night.
  • Procedures are not required.
  • Participate in the code team, with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • Focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from a flexible schedule, allowing for time with family, friends, and personal interests.
  • Work closely with hospital colleagues across departments, serving on committees and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives like reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Scheduling:

  • Nocturnist hours are 7 p.m.- 7 a.m., 7-days-on, 7-days-off with schedule flexibility.

Living and Working in Henderson:

Located just 25 minutes from downtown Raleigh, North Carolina's vibrant capital city, Henderson offers the best of both worlds. The Raleigh area is one of the East Coast's premier medical hubs and provides affordable living, diverse cultural attractions, excellent dining and entertainment, and a strong economy. With both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina's beautiful beaches within a convenient drive, residents can enjoy an exceptional quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and easy getaways.


Rewards and Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation package and higher pay with bonuses.
  • Yearly average compensation for nocturnists is $350k.



Cindy Mitchum, Clinical Recruiter | cmitchum@soundphysicians.com | (706) 799-3592

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Our values in action

  • Uncompromising Care:

    You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.

  • Collaboration:

    You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.

  • Accountability:

    You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

  • Ingenuity & Empathy:

    You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

  • Practicing
  • Single-site Leadership
  • Multi-site Leadership
  • Practicing :

    Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.

  • Single-site Leadership :

    Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.

  • Multi-site Leadership :

    Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

  • Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE

    “In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

    Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
    Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine

  • Chia-Shing Yang, MD

    “My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

    Chia-Shing Yang, MD
    Regional President, Hospital Medicine

  • Sunny Pattar, MD

    “I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

    Sunny Pattar, MD
    Medical Director, Hospital Medicine

  • Karen Allen, MD

    “We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

    Karen Allen, MD
    Divisional Chief Medical Officer

Rewards

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • 401K with company match

  • Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

  • CME Reimbursement

  • Physician Mental Health Counseling

  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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