Hospital Medicine Careers
Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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)
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Job ID:
JOB-001177
Category:
Hospital Medicine
Transform patient care and community as a Nocturnist with our Hospital Medicine Team in Canyon Vista, Arizona!
Our mission in Canyon Vista is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
We are hiring a nocturnist with our hospitalist team. A nocturnist's 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:
- We take pride in our well-established team at Canyon Vista Medical Center of 8 physicians, with the support of a clinical performance nurse, a clinical performance associate, and a group coordinator.
- Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups.
- This is an academic hospital with a family medicine residency program.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- We provide in-house licensing and credentialing support.
- In-house Immigration support, and we can sponsor an HHS J1 waiver.
Scheduling:
- As a Nocturnist with our Hospitalist team, you will be working nights, 7 pm-7 am.
- 7 days on/7 days off schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hospitalists are part of our rapid response team.
- Physicians will perform intubations, central lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and vents.
- 10 average admissions per night, with residents.
- 60 average floor calls.
- EMR is Cerner.
Living and working in Canyon, Vista, Arizona!
- Sierra Vista is located an hour Southeast of beautiful Tucson and nestled among scenic mountains. It also offers an easy commute to Phoenix.
- It is renowned for its friendly and welcoming community and is a haven for outdoor activities. The cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option.
- With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities, and a diverse culinary scene, Sierra Vista makes for an ideal location.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Day Shift Rate of $1,600 and Night Shift Rate of $2,100.
- Nocturnist base salary of $383,250K.
- Eligible for RVU and Quality bonus.
- Full Benefits, including CME allowance.
- Student Loan Repayment Option of 75k spread over 3 years!!
- Robust Sign-on Bonus
Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruitment | snelson@soundphysicians.com | 817-751-3699
Our values in action
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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
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“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-Shing 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
Divisional Chief Medical Officer
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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