UToledo Careers

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:

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.