Physician - Hospitalist - Up all night? Nocturnist Positions
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Humble
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Hospitalist (Nocturnist) Needed in NE Houston, TX Family
Medicine Hospitalist Internal Medicine : Nocturnist Internal
Medicine - Peds Bonus Offered: Hospitalist (Nocturnist) - Northeast
Houston Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician-employed
network, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Hospitalist
(Nocturnist) to join the Hospitalist Group for the Northeast
Hospital. * Internal Medicine | Family Medicine * EMR training
provided for EPIC * Closed ICU * Relocation & Sign-on Bonus Offered
Attend and actively participate in hospital multidisciplinary
rounds on all patients which the hospitalist service is the primary
service and when appropriate or requested when the hospitalist
service is in the co-management or consultative role. Provide
admission services for the Emergency Department, incoming transfer
patients, and direct or emergent admissions in accordance with the
hospital on call schedule and patient assignment guidelines.
Provide co-management services for subspecialty services when such
services are within the scope and designation of privileges for the
hospitalist Provider. Provide consultative services for members of
the Medical Staff when such services are within the scope and
designation of privileges for the hospitalist Provider. Accept
transfers of care from other clinical service lines if the patient
is deemed appropriate for the hospitalist service provided there is
a physician to physician hand off communication related to the
patients clinical course and the hospitalist attending accepts the
patient in transfer. Provide transfer center call for incoming
non-critical care medical patients in accordance with the hospitals
on call schedule. Provide timely evaluation of patients admitted to
the hospital in accordance Medical Executive Committee bylaws.
Abide and conform to Hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws.
Provide physician to physician sign out for patients who are
transitioning to post-acute facilities. Provide internal sign out
at transitions of care consistent with standards of care. Provide
72 hours of narcotic prescriptions for patients transitioning to
skilled nursing facilities if clinically appropriate. Participate
in nursing and staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO.
Document History and Physicals within 12 hours. Document Discharge
Summaries within 48 hours of discharge order. Maintain current
understanding of the regulatory environment related to status and
status patients consistent with national guidelines. Provide post
discharge coverage for appropriate home health orders for up to 2
weeks or until they have seen their primary care physicians.
Encourage in network utilization of resources for continuity of
care unless specified by the patient or expertise is not available
in the system. Respond in a timely manner to pages and call back
from nursing staff unless doing so would impact patient safety or
experience. In case of emergencies or disaster provide additional
coverage per campus protocol. Directs patient care throughout the
health care system via Consult Orders. Provides consultation
services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider.
Communicates with the attending physician, nurse, family, and other
treatment team members when appropriate, in order to obtain the
appropriate patient care plan. Effectively communicates with
treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide
quality psychiatric care to patients throughout the healthcare
system. Complies with best practices and other care directives.
Follows Performance Improvement initiatives. Works with Memorial
Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers towards
resolution of clinical, administrative or technical problems.
Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to MH compliance
privacy policies. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and
visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and
standards within budgetary specifications including time
management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community
by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. ABOUT
MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL A 255-bed facility, Memorial
Hermann Northeast Hospital has been caring for families in the Lake
Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, offering
world-class care close to home. Its affiliated doctors span a wide
variety of disciplines. Located just east of George Bush
Intercontinental Airport off Highway 59, Memorial Hermann Northeast
has been recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on
Key Quality Measures and offers a broad array of service lines
including interventional cardiology, oncology, spine surgery,
orthopedics and sports medicine, and endovascular surgery. The
hospital has also partnered with UT Physicians in oncology,
orthopedics and vascular surgery to bring world-class expertise to
the campus. In the last year, Memorial Hermann Northeast has opened
a Clinical Decision Unit to maximize efficiency in treatment and
diagnosis, and an innovative endovascular hybrid suite, designed
specifically for vascular and cardiovascular patients. The hybrid
suite has become a learning destination for physicians from around
the country. Additionally, Memorial Hermann Northeast serves as the
official healthcare provider to passengers traveling through
Houstons George Bush International Airport. ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN
MEDICAL GROUP As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System,
Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) brings together many of
Houston's leading providers under one organization for better
coordination in healthcare delivery. Established in 2006, the
Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) includes primary care
physicians, specialists and advanced practice providers who all
share a single focus - to practice evidenced-based medicine in
order to provide an exceptional level of collaborative, quality
patient-centered care. With approximately 200 providers and over 60
clinics, MHMG creates the structure that facilitates this
collaboration and mutual commitment toward common desired behaviors
and outcomes. Benefits of employment include a competitive
compensation package with a productivity, bonus and comprehensive
practice management that includes: * Billing and Collections *
Branding/Marketing * ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM
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