Nocturnist Emergency Medicine Physician in Derby, CT

Are you ready to elevate your career as an emergency medicine (EM) physician, deliver exceptional patient care, and work alongside outstanding clinical leaders? Join TeamHealth's emergency medicine team at Griffin Hospital and become part of a nationally recognized group providing world-class patient care.

Griffin Hospital's emergency department is designed for optimal efficiency - identically configured and equipped to accommodate all levels of care. We are currently seeking a full-time nocturnist EM physician, with part-time and PRN opportunities also available. Whether you're looking for a stable full-time role or additional shifts, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing community hospital.

Connecticut offers a lifestyle that is second to none, with top-ranked schools, four beautiful seasons of recreation, and the choice of living along the shore, in leafy suburbs, or near vibrant cities. 

Emergency Department Overview

• Hospital beds: 160
• 22 private ED beds
• 3 dedicated behavioral health crisis intervention rooms
• Brand new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing  (EmPATH) unit
• Annual ED volume: 35,000
• Coverage: 36 hours of EM physician coverage daily (9 and 10-hour shifts)
• 20 hours of EM APC coverage daily
• Teaching responsibilities for medical students, PA students, and internal medicine residents
• Collaborative hospitalist program
• EMR: Meditech Expanse with Ambient AI scribe and Dragon
• Griffin ED was awarded Department of the Year for 2025

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible ABEM or AOBEM (within five years of residency)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative approach with a strong focus on patient-centered care
• Now accepting full-time nocturnist, part-time, and PRN applications

Apply today to learn more!

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- W-2 employee status
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Competitive compensation with night differential
- Quarterly productivity and performance incentive
- Sign-on bonus for full-time physicians
- Relocation assistance
- Full-time status includes medical, dental, vision, Rx, 401(k), and retirement plan
- Exceptional emergency medicine leadership support
- CME opportunities through TeamHealth Institute