Hospitalist; Nocturnist NE Houston, TX

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Hospitalist (Nocturnist) – Northeast Houston, TX

Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician‑employed network, seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Hospitalist (Nocturnist) for the Northeast Hospital.

• Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
• 7 on 7 off schedule
• EMR training provided for EPIC
• No procedures required
• Closed ICU
• Relocation & Sign‑on Bonus Offered

• Attend and participate in hospital multidisciplinary rounds on all patients where the hospitalist service is primary, and when appropriate or requested in a co‑management or consultative role.
• Cover Code Blue and Rapid Responses per campus code committee recommendations.
• Provide admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent admissions per hospital on‑call schedule and patient assignment guidelines.
• Provide co‑management services for subspecialty services within the scope of privileges for the hospitalist provider.
• Provide consultative services for members of the Medical Staff within scope of privileges.
• Accept transfers of care from other clinical service lines if the patient is deemed appropriate and there is a physician‑to‑physician hand‑off communication.
• Provide transfer center call for incoming non‑critical care medical patients per on‑call schedule.
• Provide timely evaluation of admitted patients per Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
• Abide by hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws.
• Provide physician‑to‑physician sign‑out for patients transitioning to post‑acute facilities.
• Provide internal sign‑out at transitions of care consistent with standards of care.
• Provide 72‑hour narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities when appropriate.
• Participate in nursing and staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO.
• Respond to clinical queries in a timely fashion.
• Document History and Physicals within 12 hours.
• Document Discharge Summaries within 48 hours of discharge order.
• Maintain current understanding of regulatory environment related to status patients per national guidelines.
• Provide post‑discharge coverage for home health orders up to 2 weeks or until primary care provider seen.
• Encourage in‑network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless specified otherwise.
• Respond promptly to pages from nursing staff unless patient safety or experience is impacted.
• Provide additional coverage during emergencies or disasters per campus protocol.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
• Maintain ACLS certification.
• Direct patient care via consult orders.
• Communicate with attending physician, nurse, family, and other team members to obtain appropriate patient care plan.
• Effectively communicate with treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality care.
• Comply with best practices and other care directives.
• Follow Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers to resolve clinical, administrative, or technical problems.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to MH compliance privacy policies.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all MH policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promote individual professional growth by meeting mandatory/continuing education requirements and skill competency; serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, personalized experiences; model Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Currently licensed to practice in Texas.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience in a hospitalist/nocturnist setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work a 7 on 7 off schedule and cover code blue/rapid response calls.

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital is a 255‑bed facility serving the Lake Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission.

The Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) brings Houston’s leading providers together under one organization to deliver evidence‑based, collaborative, patient‑centered care.