Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time, 10p to 7a
Productivity incentives:
CME allowance +dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected hospital, and full resources of a robust health system network.
Position Highlights
- Admitting and cross covering of inpatients at our Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown hospital
- Highly competitive compensation package with excellent benefits including a sign on bonus
- Working with another Nocturnist and an APP each night to cover the inpatient service needs at the hospital.
- Long-established team with staffing stability and strong administrative support
- On-site rapid response team and dedicated code team with 24/7 on-site critical care support
- Procedures are not required
- Closed ICU with stepdown unit managed by hospitalist team
About the Facility
- 683 licensed acute and rehab care beds
- Serving a population of approximately 730,000
- High volume specialty care in women's health, orthopedics and multidisciplinary lung cancer and robotic surgery
- Recent expansions at our Midtown hospital include a new ICU and surgical tower, and the Women’s Hospital Pavilion which opened in 2023.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
#HEC
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