Hospitalist/Nocturnist
About The Position
Job Title: Nocturnist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 06/02/2026 – Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Nocturnist Schedule; Approximately 14–15 Shifts Per Month COVERAGE DATES Start Date: June 2, 2026 End Date: Ongoing Approximately 14–15 Shifts Per Month Dedicated Nocturnist Coverage PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Average 18 Patients Per Shift Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Oncology, OB/GYN, Urology, Orthopedics FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 212 Beds EMR System: Cerner Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Inpatient Hospital Resources Specialty Backup Available: Multiple Specialty Services Including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology Support Staff Available: 4 Daytime Hospitalists and 1 Dedicated Nocturnist Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFIT Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Inpatient admission evaluations Hospitalist medical management Coordination with specialty consulting services JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Illinois Medical License Required Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine DEA: Active DEA Required Certifications: Not Specified Experience: New Graduates Accepted; Experience Preferred Other Qualifications: Completion of Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for inpatient medical services Manage admissions and ongoing inpatient care Coordinate care with specialty consult services Document patient encounters accurately within Cerner EMR Ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards
Requirements
- Active Illinois Medical License Required
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active DEA Required
- Completion of Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Nice To Haves
- Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for inpatient medical services
- Manage admissions and ongoing inpatient care
- Coordinate care with specialty consult services
- Document patient encounters accurately within Cerner EMR
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
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