Physician – Nocturnist

Northwest Community Hospital | Endeavor Health
Arlington Heights, Illinois | Full-time

A Brief Overview

Join Endeavor Health’s hospitalist team at Northwest Community Hospital, a regional medical center serving Chicago’s northwest suburbs. This dedicated overnight position offers 12 shifts per month, opportunities for additional paid shifts, and no procedural requirements.

You will care for newly admitted patients and address acute medical needs for hospitalized patients within a collaborative overnight coverage model. Our team emphasizes shared responsibility, clear communication, and sustainable workloads, supported by comprehensive specialty services and established clinical support teams.

Position Highlights

• 12 overnight shifts per month: 144 twelve-hour shifts annually, with opportunities for additional paid shifts.
• No procedures required: Dedicated procedural support is available.
• Shared overnight workload: Admissions and coverage responsibilities are shared with overnight physician colleagues.
• Comprehensive specialty support: Access to consulting services, including cardiology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, and spine surgery.
• 24/7 clinical response support: Rapid-response, code, and stroke support.
• Pharmacy-led admission medication reconciliation: Support that helps physicians focus on evaluation and treatment.
• Epic electronic medical record.
• Collaborative hospitalist team: A practice focused on patient safety, continuity of care, and mutual support.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and admit adult medical patients overnight, developing evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Provide overnight cross-coverage, assess changes in clinical condition, and coordinate escalation of care when needed.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, specialists, nurses, and other care team members to support timely, coordinated care.
• Communicate with patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and significant clinical developments.
• Provide structured handoffs to the daytime team, highlighting active concerns, pending studies, and follow-up needs.
• Complete timely, accurate admission notes, orders, and documentation of significant overnight events.
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives relevant to hospital medicine and overnight care.

Compensation

Under the 2027 compensation model, night-shift compensation ranges from $1,665 to $1,845 per shift, based on qualifying experience, plus $6 per work RVU.

What You Will Need

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Current Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one before starting.
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings options with employer match.
• CME support and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness programs and additional benefits based on position eligibility.