Nocturnist

CommonSpirit Health • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Mercy Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nocturnist Physician to join its award-winning hospitalist program, which has more than 100 providers and serves five major hospitals in the Sacramento area. The physician will deliver high-quality patient care during night shifts and contribute to excellent patient outcomes across a vital healthcare network. The position offers a supportive, collegial environment, professional autonomy, robust support and resources, and a flexible self-scheduling model. Physicians maintain privileges at all Dignity-affiliated hospitals. The role is structured as 165 shifts per year, scheduled as 10-hour night shifts, with flexible scheduling.

Mercy Medical Group is a multi-specialty medical group with more than 500 providers across primary care and more than 30 medical and surgical specialties. It is aligned with Dignity Health and operates on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is part of CommonSpirit, a health system serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

The position offers compensation of $345,342 per year, a sign-on bonus, a comprehensive benefits package, malpractice coverage, and a shareholder-track opportunity for eligible new hires. The opportunity is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine through ABMS or AOA.
• Active California license or eligibility for a California license.
• DEA certification.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivation and compassion, excellent clinical skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care as a hospitalist during night shifts across five major hospitals in the Sacramento area.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes in a dynamic, patient-focused setting.
• Collaborate with the hospitalist team and other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Pension plan.
• CME allowance.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• Shareholder-track opportunity for eligible new hires.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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