Job Description:
UToledo Health and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and
Life Sciences invite applications as a full-time or part-time
nocturnist to the Department of Hospital Medicine.
UTMC is seeking a dedicated in-house Nocturnist to provide
consistent overnight coverage for the General Medicine services,
with an average admission volume of approximately 10 ± 2 patients
per night. The Nocturnist will share new admissions with the senior
night-float resident, who will admit up to six patients per night,
and will share in-house Internal Medicine cross-coverage with the
second night-float resident. An in-house Pulmonary and Critical
Care Medicine (PCCM) fellow will cover the MICU, evaluate and admit
patients requiring ICU-level care, and respond to rapid response
calls and other medical emergencies throughout the Internal
Medicine services, in collaboration with the on-call Critical Care
attending.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Work with the Hospital Medicine healthcare team to provide
patients with medical care services within the standard of care for
Hospital Medicine patients.
• Evaluate, triage, and admit patients from the emergency
department/outside facilities
• Cross coverage: Monitor and manage cross-coverage for patients
admitted under daytime hospitalists
• Acute care management: respond to rapid responses, code blue
calls, and other sudden clinical deteriorations.
• Work closely with night-shift nurses, APPs, and emergency
staff.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to
specialists when appropriate.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations
to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment
options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment
regimens to treat identified and documented medical
conditions.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with
patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date
before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that
may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are
experiencing.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives,
ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental,
and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal
and state health information privacy laws.
• Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
• Participate in the teaching programs of the Department of
Medicine, the College of Medicine, and the University.
• Participate in research trials that align with the goals of the
Department of Medicine.
• Participate in service assignments of importance to the
Department of Medicine, the College of Medicine, and the
University.
Minimum Qualifications:
• MD or equivalent required
• Successful completion of an Internal Medicine residency
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of
Internal Medicine
• Current licensure in the State of Ohio required, prior to
beginning the position
Communication & Other Skills:
• Ability to successfully teach and mentor medical students,
residents and fellows.
• Experience in collaborating with specialists to explore patient
health conditions and diagnose health issues.
• Experience in working as a team of healthcare professionals and
collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient
experiences with our organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
• Retirement Benefits:
• 403B Traditional or 403B Roth Plan
• 403/457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pension Plans:
• UTP Pension Plan with Employer Contribution up to 7.5%.
• UT Academic Pension Plan
• Eligibility for Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Coverage through the University of Toledo
• Over 9 Weeks of Paid Time Off, Inclusive of Vacation, Holiday,
and Sick Time
• University of Toledo Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employees
and Dependents
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• CME and Travel Allowance
• DEA Waiver and Licensure Cost Coverage
• UTP opts out of FICA, Reducing the Employee’s Payroll
Taxes
About Toledo, Ohio:
The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of
Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th largest city in
Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000
residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large
metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the
trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment, as you can
visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo
Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports
activities, from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey,
which can all be found within a few miles of each other.
Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in
the region. There are many different living options, from lofts in
downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas. Toledo holds many
high-quality schools and universities open for parents and
students.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the
University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment
health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health
Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required
health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The
University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,
educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,
disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best
and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to
individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to
complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please
contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or
419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or
apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the
Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative
Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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