Job Summary
Job Description
Shape the future of healthcare in Fort Worth, Texas, by becoming our next Nocturnal Hospital Medicine Physician.
In Fort Worth, we are committed to bringing “better” to life—through better care, better collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our community. If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while contributing to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you.
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 Fort Worth
Local Team Collaboration:
- We are seeking a Nocturnist to join John Peter Smith Hospital’s well-established team of 37 physicians and four advanced practice providers (APPs).
- Work alongside a large, diverse hospitalist group proudly serving a growing population at a level one trauma/safety net hospital.
- We create an enjoyable workplace by providing essential support and resources, encouraging social interactions with colleagues, and nurturing relationships with team members while making every day count.
Qualifications:
- Board certified/eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
- Ability to manage complex medical and social scenarios effectively.
- A patient-centered and compassionate approach to care.
- Active medical license in Texas or eligibility to obtain one.
- H1B candidates invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Flexible Scheduling:
- This nocturnist position offers a seven on, seven off schedule and no call.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate high-quality, comprehensive medical care and post-operative care in a 537-bed facility, including a closed ICU.
- Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.
- Provide initial healthcare interactions, medical care, education, and support to a patient population that often lacks access to routine medical care and health-related resources.
Living and Working in Fort Worth:
- Fort Worth, Texas, is a great place to live due to its unique blend of vibrant cultural offerings, including world-class museums, a thriving music scene, a strong sense of community, and a lower cost of living than many other major cities.
- The city also boasts diverse outdoor activities, from the Fort Worth Nature Center to the iconic Stockyards, making it an appealing and well-rounded destination for residents.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Fort Worth-Centered Care:
- We encourage our team to participate within the hospital, with many contributing to multiple hospital-wide committees, including utilization review, sepsis, CHF, diabetes management, and patient experience.
- Our involvement in the homeless/unsheltered census count has helped our JPS street medicine program identify locations and numbers for our homeless population.
- We support patients with limited healthcare access, including uninsured and indigent populations.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation:
- Compensation includes $1,720 per nocturnist shift, with additional quality and productivity bonus opportunities.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.
- Secure your future via Sound Physicians’ Path to Partnership™ track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance.