Nocturnist Physician Hospitalist
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine Physician, Primary Care Physician, Healthcare Consultant
Job Summary
A hospital-based physician who only works overnight. Nocturnists are usually trained in internal medicine and have experience in hospital medicine. However, there are nocturnists trained in other such as psychiatry or family medicine.
Position works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days.
Job Duties
- Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
Performs and/orinterpretsdiagnostic testsas needed. - Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness.
May prescribeor administer medications.
Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients'histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position DetailsEducation Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more atgeisinger.orgor connect with us on Facebook,Instagram,Linked Inand Twitter .
OurVision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS
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We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE
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We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING
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We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION
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We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY
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We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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