Nocturnist - Physician

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Edgewood, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join its hospital medicine team in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region. The physician provides overnight inpatient care from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., managing admissions across medical-surgical and transitional care units in collaboration with hospital medicine and advanced practice provider teams. A remote APP team handles cross-cover and admission calls.

The role operates within a closed ICU model, with no code responsibilities and very limited procedures. Physicians focus on patient evaluation, admission management, and evidence-based inpatient care. Scheduling options include 7 on/7 off, 5 on/9 off, or 7 on/14 off.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician-led, multi-specialty organization with 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers, and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. It serves more than 409,000 patients through over 121 practices in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care, physician wellness, teamwork, accountability, community, innovation, and excellence. It offers modern facilities, administrative support, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, and access to Chart with Art, including AI-enabled ambient documentation and dictation functionality. The position is based in a welcoming Northern Kentucky community with access to Cincinnati.

Requirements

• MD or DO and completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Eligibility for Kentucky medical licensure.
• Strong communication skills, clinical confidence, and commitment to exceptional inpatient care.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.

Nice To Haves

• Procedural skills are welcomed, though procedures are not central to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admission process for patients requiring hospitalization, ensuring timely and thorough evaluations and safe transitions of care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Initiate and manage evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic therapies and coordination of specialty consultations.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and APPs to deliver multidisciplinary care.
• Work with a remote APP team that provides cross-cover and admission-call support.
• Communicate with patients and families by providing updates, education, and support during hospitalization.
• Apply clinical judgment in complex acute-care medical decision-making.
• Perform limited bedside procedures when clinically appropriate.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options: 7 on/7 off, 5 on/9 off, or 7 on/14 off.
• Remote APP support for cross-cover and admission calls.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus, retention bonus, residency stipend, and loan repayment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership involvement, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Access to modern facilities, advanced technology, and administrative support.
• Access to Chart with Art, including AI-enabled ambient documentation and dictation functionality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree