Physician - Internal Medicine
Minneapolis, MN 55415
| Specialty | Internal Medicine |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Hennepin Healthcare is an academic medical center and safety-net health system in downtown Minneapolis. We serve a diverse patient population with complex medical and social needs and are committed to advancing health equity and ensuring access to exceptional care for everyone.
Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Nocturnist Physician to join the Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine.
Position Responsibilities
- Triage and evaluate patients referred for admission to the medicine services
- Assign admissions to resident teams based on patient needs and service capacity
- Supervise and staff resident admissions, providing clinical guidance and bedside teaching
- Independently admit and manage patients when appropriate
- Respond to rapid response calls and code blue events
- Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, consulting services, nursing, and other members of the care team
- Support safe overnight care and effective handoffs to daytime teams
A 1.0 FTE nocturnist works approximately 117 overnight shifts annually, averaging 9-10 shifts per month. Shifts are from 2100-0730.
Along with a completed application, please also include a CV and Letter of Interest.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Current unrestricted Minnesota medical license or eligibility for Minnesota licensure
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine
- If board eligible, certification must be obtained within four years of completing training
Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to caring for historically underserved patients and those with medical and social complexity
- Interest or experience in resident education
- Strong clinical judgment and comfort triaging acute medical admissions
- Experience responding to rapid response and code blue events
- Success working with interdisciplinary care teams
This position offers the opportunity to practice broad-based hospital medicine, teach residents, and serve patients who rely on Minnesota’s largest safety-net health system.
