Physician / Hospitalist / Illinois / Locum tenens / Hospitalist/Nocturnist Job

Nocturnist

Join our team as a Nocturnist in Hoffman Estates, IL, providing dedicated overnight hospitalist coverage for inpatient medical services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully equipped inpatient hospital with a supportive environment.

Job Description

• Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for inpatient medical services
• Manage admissions and ongoing inpatient care
• Coordinate care with specialty consult services
• Document patient encounters accurately within Cerner EMR
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards

Requirements

• Active Illinois Medical License required
• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active DEA required
• Completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred

Benefits

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Patient Information

• Patient demographics: Adults
• Average patient volume/census: 18 patients per shift
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone consults: Yes
• Case mix: Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Oncology, OB/GYN, Urology, Orthopedics

Facility Information

• Number of beds in department: 212 beds
• EMR system: Cerner
• Office equipment available: Fully equipped inpatient hospital resources
• Specialty backup available: Multiple specialty services including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology
• Support staff available: 4 daytime hospitalists and 1 dedicated nocturnist

Coverage Details

• Coverage type: Clinical only
• Coverage period: June 2, 2026, ongoing
• Clinical shift schedule: Nocturnist schedule; approximately 14-15 shifts per month

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required: Yes