Job Summary
Job Description
Join Our Fremont, California Team as a Nocturnal Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Fremont—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 Fremont
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 16 physicians at Washington Hospital.
- The Hospitalist team is supported by a clinical performance nurse and practice manager with excellent nursing staff and collaborative consulting services.
- Outstanding hospital leadership who are very supportive of our team.
Qualifications:
- Board certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- We welcome interest from physicians coming out of training or physicians with experience desiring a career change.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Flexible Scheduling:
- This is a Nocturnist role, and the schedule is 7pm to 7am with the support of a swing-scheduled physician from 12pm to 12am.
- 7 on/7 off block schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care in a 415-bed acute-care hospital with a 28-bed ICU and 23-bed emergency room.
- Closed ICU – The ICU team runs 24/7 intensivist support and codes.
- Epic EMR with access to Sound Physicians’ internal informatics platform for streamlined and efficient workflow.
- Manageable workload and encounters foster a balanced and supportive work environment.
- Our hospitalists are expected to participate in 1-2 committees that you find of interest.
Living and Working in Fremont:
- Located on the Eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, Fremont, California is an ethnically diverse community with a population of around 220,000. Fremont has a high median income, making it a safe and family-friendly environment with a moderate Mediterranean climate.
- Fremont is only 40 miles from San Francisco, which is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, offering a foodie paradise with diverse cuisines worldwide. Additionally, the city’s proximity to Lake Tahoe, just a few hours away, allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the stunning beauty of the lake and its surrounding mountains.
- Fremont is a desirable location within the East Bay area. The Bay area is a great place to live, with its diversity and many opportunities for fun activities. The hospital is in an ideal location for many restaurants and amenities.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Fremont-Centered Care:
- Our team works like a family, and we appreciate being able to lean on one another when needed. Our open and respectful culture includes integrity, honesty, and support.
- We have a very diverse population of patients, which helps enrich us and allows us to learn about different cultures.
- We’re a community-minded team and encourage our team members who want to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: The expected annual salary for the Nocturnist position working 182 shifts per year is $382k base, plus productivity and quality bonuses.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, as well as long and short-term disability.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- Annual CME allowance.