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Hospital Medicine Physician

Rocky Mount, 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

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Job ID:

JOB-000597

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

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

We believe in bringing "better" to our local Rocky Mount, 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 18 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers (APPs), supported by a clinical performance nurse.
We have a stable team that is steadily expanding. We are looking to add more clinicians to our growing practice.
UNC Nash is a well-established hospital in Rocky Mount, NC, offering a wide range of services, including a semi-open ICU, intensive care coverage, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
We welcome complex cases while ensuring our team is supported with resources like intensivists and e-ICU.

Qualifications:

Board-certified physician with experience in hospital medicine or a desire to transition into the field.
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 covered

Key Responsibilities:

Provide hospitalist care in a semi-open ICU with intensivist coverage during the day and E-ICU coverage at night.
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 7p-7a, 7-days-on, 7-days-off with schedule flexibility

Living and Working in Rocky Mount:

Rocky Mount is a community known for its cultural richness, natural beauty, and affordable living.
The town is ideally situated less than an hour from Raleigh, NC, 45 minutes from Greenville, NC, and under two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains, providing the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation.
It is also recognized as the largest medical hub on the East Coast.
With a growing local community and access to cultural and recreational activities, Rocky Mount is ideal for living and working.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package and higher pay with bonuses with an average of $380k - $390k for nocturnists.

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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

“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
“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-Singh Yang, MD
Regional President, Hospital Medicine
“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
“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
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine