Commonwealth Medical Services·Kenansville, North Carolina
The physician will serve as a nocturnist hospitalist in an 81-bed community hospital, covering a 9-bed open ICU with tele-intensivist support. Responsibilities include managing ICU-level care such as ventilator management, lumbar punctures, and central line placement.
A community hospital in eastern North Carolina is seeking a BE/BC Med-Peds or Internal Medicine physician to join a high-quality hospitalist program in a nocturnist role. This opportunity offers a supportive practice environment with an established inpatient team. New graduates and visa candidates are welcome to apply. Highlights include: Employed hospitalist position Practice based at an 81-bed community hospital Established Med-Peds hospitalist program with 6 physicians and 1 advanced practice provider Flexible scheduling: (3) 14-hour shifts per week or (6) 14-hour shifts every other week Coverage of a 9-bed open ICU with tele-intensivist support ICU responsibilities include ventilator management, lumbar punctures, and central line placement Fully integrated EPIC electronic health record Strong specialty support including General Surgery, Cardiology, ENT, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Sleep Medicine, Speech Therapy, and Physical Therapy Average nightly admission volume of approximately 6 patients Community & Lifestyle: Affordable cost of living Easy commute from coastal and metropolitan areas Close proximity to the North Carolina coast and Raleigh MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Med-Pediatrics Eligible for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges Interest in nocturnist practice and inpatient medicine Comfortable managing ICU-level patients, including ventilator management, central line placement, and lumbar punctures Strong clinical decision-making skills in an acute care setting Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with nursing staff, specialists, and tele-intensivist support Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits including administrative stipend, relocation assistance, vacation, malpractice with tail coverage, retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, disability, and life insurance Additional incentives may include loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency or fellowship commitment stipends
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Med-Pediatrics and eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina. The role requires comfort managing ICU patients and strong clinical decision-making and teamwork skills.
Market context
Physician openings in North Carolina often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed, board-certified clinicians who can step into team-based care quickly. These roles are competitive when they require a valid NC medical license, DEA registration, and strong collaboration skills, so candidates should confirm those credentials are current and tailor their application to multidisciplinary practice. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details like health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off faster.