Hospital Medicine Physician – Transfer / Triage
Discover what’s possible in your career as a Nocturnist Hospital Medicine Physician in Traverse City.
We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Traverse City, MI —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
We are hiring for a Nocturnist positions. 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.
People First in Traverse City
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 26 hospitalist physicians and 14 APP’s at Munson Medical Center.
- This is a tight-knit group of providers who enjoy spending time together in and out of the hospital setting.
- Our team comprises healthcare providers from various regions across Michigan and the United States and members from the Middle East and Eastern European countries.
- Team communication occurs via a twice-monthly team newsletter, morning huddles, and monthly/bi-monthly team meetings. Additionally, as part of the Munson Healthcare system, our hospitalist team participates in quarterly system meetings with hospitalists from the regional and community hospitals.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- We proudly sponsor H1B candidates, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists and licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered by Sound.
- 2025 Grads are encouraged to apply
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Scheduling:
- This is a new nocturnist role dedicated to transfers only
Key Responsibilities:
- We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in a semi-open ICU with intensivist coverage during the day.
- The scope of this role includes receiving calls for transfers of adult patients
- Provides overnight admit/cross coverage for three satellite facilities and tertiary responsibility to decompress ED admissions/transfers.
Living and Working in Traverse City:
- Traverse City, Michigan, is beloved for its stunning waterfront location along Lake Michigan, renowned cherry orchards, and vibrant cultural scene. Residents appreciate the city’s diverse culinary options, the thriving arts community, and numerous outdoor activities, including the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a mix of natural beauty and cultural experiences.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Traverse City-Centered Care:
- Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Traverse City and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
- Committee and medical staff involvement is encouraged and expected in our group. Several team members are involved with the medical staff, various committees, and hospital partner initiatives.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: This nocturnist position offers a flexible compensation package dependent on experience.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.
Job ID:
2617.021924.P-000858
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Hospital Medicine