Nocturnist Hospitalist | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital
• Department:  Hospitalist
• Schedule: Full-time

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underse.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected hospital, supported with the full resources of a robust health system network.
* Join an established team of 45 + physicians
* Call structure: 10-15 Shifts/Month
* Practice setting: Inpatient
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Board Certified or Board Eligible
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Driven Nocturnist managing a caseload of 8+ admissions per night
* Provide comprehensive overnight clinical oversight for a 100-patient census
* APP and RN cross-cover support on evening shifts
* Productivity incentives: Mixed Model: 45% Salary/45% RVU/10% Quality
* CME allowance + dedicated CME days
* Malpractice coverage with tail

About the Facility

• 541 licensed hospital beds
• Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available
• Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care
• Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.