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Nocturnist Physician Assistant – Hospitalist

Baylor Scott & White Health

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Quick overview

The Nocturnist Physician Assistant provides direct patient care during overnight hours, including admissions, cross-coverage, and urgent clinical management. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while documenting all care activities in accordance with regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current Texas licensure and NCCPA certification. Essential certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a focus on clinical competency in inpatient or acute care settings.

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Job description

Nocturnist Physician Assistant – Hospitalist Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas, TX Job Summary The Nocturnist Physician Assistant (PA) – Inpatient Medicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who delivers high-quality, direct patient care during overnight hours in a hospital setting.
This role includes delegated prescriptive authority, credentialing, and privileging, with services billed as an independent provider in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and applicable regulatory standards.
Working collaboratively with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams, the Nocturnist PA manages acutely ill and hospitalized patients, focusing on admissions, cross-coverage, and overnight clinical care.
The provider practices within the scope defined by state regulations, institutional policies, and clinical protocols.
Schedule & Role Focus Night shift / nocturnist schedule (e.g., 9 PM – 7 AM or similar) Primary responsibility for overnight admissions, cross-coverage, and urgent patient needs Collaboration with hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services May include weekend and holiday rotations Essential Functions of the Role Perform comprehensive or focused histories and physical examinations to assess patient conditions Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic studies Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients Initiate and manage treatment plans using evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with approved protocols Respond to overnight clinical changes, rapid responses, and urgent patient needs Conduct hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges as needed Perform procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and health promotion Document all patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner Initiate consultations and referrals when cases exceed scope or expertise Key Success Factors Advanced knowledge of inpatient medicine, disease processes, and treatment modalities Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking, especially in high-acuity situations Ability to work independently during overnight hours while maintaining collaboration Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and team-based approach to care Proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical software systems Ability to develop and implement outcomes-based treatment plans Skill in interpreting diagnostic tests and responding to clinical changes

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