Nocturnist Hospitalist

Location: Baltimore, MD – Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nocturnist to join a premier, fully employed inpatient team. You will step into a well-respected practice fully supported by a strong network of on-call specialists and the comprehensive resources of our health system.

• Join an established team of 10 physicians and 8 APPs
• Schedule structure: 141 twelve-hour night shifts per year
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Responsibilities

• Document complete admission notes, daily progress tracking, and discharge summaries in real time to ensure the care team has an accurate, high-quality record for safe ongoing treatment.
• Direct the clinical journey for adult patients with non-surgical medical conditions from evening admission through discharge, ensuring seamless continuity of care and stable transitions into or out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) when needed.
• Deliver high-quality, efficient inpatient care by adhering to clinical guidelines and actively participating in the development of best-practice protocols that elevate department-wide patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

About the facility

• 251-bed teaching hospital
• Trauma designation: Level III
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Pay

• Base salary: $225,000 per year
• Productivity incentives: RVU and Quality
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Annual CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage with tail

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

Why choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer

This job location is currently in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P).