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GHR Healthcare lists this Nocturnist Physician opportunity in petoskey, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locum Tenens Nocturnist Physician - Hospitalist Night Shift in Petoskey, Michigan We are seeking an experienced Nocturnist Physician for a locum tenens hospitalist opportunity providing overnight care to adult inpatients in Petoskey, Michigan. This physician job offers a balanced 7-nights-on, 7-nights-off schedule, advanced practice provider support, and the opportunity to deliver essential inpatient care in a hospital-based setting. Petoskey is a picturesque northern Michigan community along Little Traverse Bay, offering scenic waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming four-season lifestyle.
Locum Tenens Job Details Specialty: Nocturnist Physician / Hospitalist Location: Petoskey, Michigan Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based adult inpatient service Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,480-$7,670 Start Date: December 1, 2026 Coverage Window: Rotating coverage dates beginning in December 2026 and extending through June 2027 Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Schedule: Seven nights on followed by seven nights off, with coverage every other week Patient Volume: Approximately 16 adult inpatients per day Electronic Medical Record: Cerner Clinical Support: Advanced practice provider support for admissions Nocturnist Physician Job Requirements At least 1 year of recent hospitalist or nocturnist experience Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Current, unrestricted Michigan physician license in hand Current BLS and ACLS certifications Active DEA registration or verbal confirmation available at submission Experience caring for adult inpatients without routine ICU/CCU responsibilities Ability to provide rounding, intermittent patient coverage, and occasional code response Clean background suitable for expedited privileging Availability for the specified alternating-week schedule Hospitalist and Nocturnist Responsibilities Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for adult inpatients during 12-hour night shifts Round on and manage approximately 16 hospitalized patients per day Evaluate new and existing patients and coordinate appropriate treatment plans Provide intermittent staffing coverage for inpatient needs throughout the night Respond to occasional codes and urgent clinical situations Collaborate with advanced practice providers who support admissions Document patient encounters, orders, and care plans accurately in Cerner Communicate effectively with nursing staff and the broader care team to support safe, high-quality patient care Apply now for this locum tenens Nocturnist Physician opportunity in Petoskey, Michigan, and join a supportive hospitalist team serving adult inpatients overnight.
Benefits GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
petoskey, MI, 49770, US
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