Internal Medicine - Nocturnist

Position Title: Nocturnist – Internal Medicine (Academic Hospitalist)
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 7 days on / 7 days off

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and academically oriented Nocturnist to join our Internal Medicine faculty team. This position offers a unique blend of clinical care, resident supervision, and educational responsibilities in an academic hospital setting. The role is structured as 12-hour overnight shifts on a one-week-on, one-week-off schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient medical care for adult patients as part of the hospital medicine team.
• Perform admissions from the Emergency Department and transfers from outside facilities.
• Respond to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls; no code team or procedural responsibilities required.
• Supervise and staff patient care with internal medicine residents during the night shift.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents in clinical reasoning, documentation, and bedside care.
• Participate in formal and informal evaluations of learners; contribute to feedback and educational assessments.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe handoffs and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with day teams and hospital leadership to support high-quality inpatient care and education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• Strong interest and demonstrated ability in clinical teaching and medical education.
• Prior hospitalist or nocturnist experience preferred but not required.

Academic Rank and Compensation

• Academic appointment commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive salary with benefits, including CME, malpractice coverage, and wellness support.

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and CMU Health – an academic medical institution in Saginaw, MI is striving to improve access to quality health care with an emphasis on serving medically underserved populations.

CMU Health’s nine clinics are located in the Great Lakes Bay Region – admired for its livable communities and great quality of life.

Our distinguished physicians and faculty also lead community health initiatives, address critical health care issues, and advance research as the Great Lakes Bay Region’s leader in academic medicine.

Why choose CMU?

• Opportunity to teach, treat and lead positive change throughout the region
• A growing medical school, GME, and clinical programs.
• Time allocations for research and publishing
• Clinic located in a heath care hub, featuring ambulatory and hospital settings
• Medium-sized city within a friendly community
• Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to large cities and international airport
• Vibrant local attractions and outdoor activities
• Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and success of program