Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician (Night Shift)

About the role

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA is seeking board‑certified or board‑eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians to join its hospitalist team as nocturnists. The position offers a 7‑on‑7‑off night shift schedule with flexibility and a supportive academic environment.

Required profile

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Willingness to work night shifts as a dedicated nocturnist.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Ability to use remote EMR access capabilities.

What we offer

• Base salary plus up to $40,000 in incentives.
• Average census of 14‑18 patients per shift.
• E‑ICU intensivist support and open ICUs at community hospitals.
• Dedicated RN and Social Work Clinical Care Coordinators.
• Community‑based academic appointment and partnership with the University of Queensland.
• Leadership support for professional development, quality improvement, and academic projects.
• Opportunities for research, resident and medical student teaching.
• Paid malpractice coverage in a favorable Louisiana environment.
• Generous compensation and benefits package.