Nocturnist Physician In Austin, TX

Job Description

Are you a dedicated physician seeking an opportunity to provide excellent patient care, while achieving a desirable work/life balance? TeamHealth has a new nocturnist position opening at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, the flagship program within the St. David’s Health System. This is an established program between TeamHealth and HCA.

Our physicians work a traditional 7-on, 7-off schedule with shifts from…

• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 10 p.m. to 10 a.m.
• 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

St. David’s Medical Center is an acute care facility that has 426 beds and a 64-bed rehab. During the dayshift (7a-7p) there are a total of 8 physicians working; 7 rounding physicians seeing 20-22 patients and 1 admitter physician with 1 dedicated APC handling an average of 16 admissions, 1 swing physician and 1 APC (10a-10p), who handles 10-12 admissions. At night (7p-7a), we have 1 nocturnist physician and 1 APC, who handle roughly 12-15 admissions plus 160-180 cross coverage beds. There is a newly formed GME IM residency program that will have physicians assisting on admissions in both the day and nighttime capacity.

There is full specialty support in place as well as a rapid response team to handle codes and procedures. The current EMR in place at all St. David’s locations is Meditech.

Interested in learning more, Apply today!

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Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits package with health insurance and optional dental and vision insurance
- Free and unlimited CMEs through our internal network with over 300k to choose from
- Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage
- Sign-on bonus
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading clinician practice in the U.S.
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization

Facility

Since 1924, St. David's Medical Center in Central Texas has provided a full range of medical services. The 350-bed acute care hospital and 64-bed rehabilitation hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care with a wide range of specialty services including a 24-hour emergency department, women's care and breast health services, neurosciences, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, orthopedics and joint care services. The facility has been one of IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals for eight consecutive years in a row. The medical center campus features a comprehensive stroke center, a Certified Chest Pain Center, the full-service St. David's Rehabilitation Center, comprehensive Breast Center, and the largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the region.

About the City

Austin, Texas, is a superb place with everything you need to live in paradise! The state capital of Texas is respectfully named after Stephen F. Austin, the founder of Texas. The Texas State Capital offers everyone daily free tours for an unique experience on Texas history. This city is famously known for its eccentric art and music scene which is represented all over the city like Baylor Street and at the many museums. One top Downtown Austin hot spot is the 6th Street district where you can savor some of the nation's best microbreweries and restaurants. Go for a hike in the gateway to the hill country along scenic streams, waterfalls, and the popular swimming hole at Barton Springs Pool. In addition, Lake Travis is one popular lively attraction that offers boating, swimming, kayaking, and even its very own zip-line adventure park!

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