Atrium Health is seeking dedicated Nocturnist Hospitalists (MD/DO) to join its growing Hospital Medicine teams across the Charlotte metro region. These roles offer stable schedules, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to practice in one of the Southeast's most advanced and collaborative health systems.
Position Overview
The Nocturnist provides high quality inpatient care during night shifts, managing admissions, cross coverage, and acute clinical needs across Atrium Health's community and tertiary hospitals. Candidates will join a well structured hospitalist program with access to subspecialty support, eICU resources, and streamlined workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Perform admissions, evaluations, and overnight management of hospitalized patients
Provide cross coverage for the hospitalist service
Participate in rapid response and code situations
Collaborate with nursing, APPs, and specialty teams to ensure safe overnight care
Utilize Atrium Health's integrated EMR and clinical support systems
Communicate effectively with day teams for smooth handoffs
Schedule & Work Environment
7 on/7 off night rotation (12 hour shifts typical)
Opportunities across multiple Charlotte area hospitals (community + tertiary)
Manageable patient volumes with strong nursing and respiratory therapy support
eICU and tele specialty access for higher acuity cases
Procedures generally not required
Qualifications
MD/DO, Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
Strong clinical judgment and comfort practicing independently overnight
Commitment to team based, patient centered care
Why Atrium Health
Large, stable Hospitalist program with growth opportunities
Competitive compensation with nocturnist differentials
Comprehensive benefits, CME support, and system wide resources
Multiple practice settings across the Charlotte metro area to fit candidate preference
