Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Cone Health

Job Location

Oak Ridge, NC, US, 27310

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

17 October 2026

Job Overview


  • Application Deadline: 14 November 2026

Job Description

This position is accountable for taking care of patients and completing all clinical responsibilities. Provides multidisciplinary team coordination services to the assigned areas. Provides medical education to residents, interns and other students. The incumbent participates in or contributes to an environment to advance medical research. The incumbent provides independent judgment in diagnosis and treatment of patients, formulation of treatment plans, and direction of the interdisciplinary team in achieving the goals of the patient care plan.

Essential Job Function

  • Education and training: Keeps up-to-date and ensures professional competency by utilizing literature and participating in regional and national meetings.
  • Joins educational programs focused on inpatient care, staff training, and professional development.
  • Participates in educational and research activities such as didactic materials, formal teaching conferences, clinical instruction, staff education conferences, and research endeavors.
  • Liaison: Participates in liaison duties with the other professional staff, and in development of patient referral sources.
  • Keeps referring physicians informed on the status of care provided and patient outcomes.
  • Provision of direct and indirect patient care is carried out in designated areas.
  • Offers medical supervision to the interdisciplinary team and guides residents and medical students in their specified roles.
  • Partakes in research projects within the clinical realm.
  • Offers accurate and timely documentation and validation of treatment to set up current medical records for billing obligations.
  • Shows a strong adherence to the professional standards set forth by MCHS, which include compliance with the Medical Staff By-Laws, dedication to providing exceptional service, adherence to practice standards, meeting physician expectations, and maintaining a professional image.
  • Engages in activities that are in line with the MCHS Mission, Vision, and Values.
  • Displays harmonious and courteous relationships with coworkers, clients, associates, family members, and visitors.
  • Abides by the Socratic Oath, ensures patient confidentiality is respected, and behaves ethically in every circumstance.
  • Plays a part in supporting and working towards the goals and standards of MCHS.
  • Quality and Safety: Participates, as needed, in medical audits, quality improvement programs, investigations, peer review, and other inquiries relating tthe standards of professional care.
  • Provides medical guidance and direction to a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and benefits.
  • Compliance with safety regulations and best practices is a top priority.
  • Quality Improvement encompasses the continuous pursuit of enhancements and the adoption of evidence-based procedures to deliver top-quality healthcare and service, aiming for outcomes that exceed the 90th percentile.
  • Conform to MCHS policies and legal mandates when organizing and preserving records.
  • Takes an active role in shaping clinical guidelines, protocols, programs, and provides suggestions for enhancing the standard and effectiveness of care.
  • Distributes on-call tasks with other physician members within the assigned departments.

Education

  • Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.
  • Also medical degrees from other countries that are equivalent to the United States MD or DO degrees from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.

Experience

  • Required: Completed appropriate residency training (and fellowship training as required).

Licensure/Certification/Listing

  • REQUIRED: Practitioner must have completed the number of years in a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and met all other requirements for eligibility to receive board certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the primary medical specialty (or subspecialty) for which the Practitioner is applying for Clinical Privileges. If five (5) or more years have elapsed since the Practitioner completed such residency program, the Practitioner currently must have board-certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in such specialty (or subspecialty). Fully licensed to practice Medicine in the state of NC. Meets requirements of the Moses Cone Health System Medical Staff by-laws and obtains the appropriate level of medical staff privileges. The Practitioner must have a current, and valid DEA registration number, with no involuntary limitations on prescriptive authority (schedule limitations) resulting from DEA disciplinary actions.
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Job Overview


  • Application Deadline: 14 November 2026