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Hospitalist-Nocturnist

Stamford Health$277,150–$376,050/yrStamford, CTFull timePosted 4mo agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Stamford Health is seeking a full-time Nocturnist to be part of their growing team! Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed teaching community hospital affiliated with Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Nocturnist will provide supervision, consultation, and teaching to residents in the Department of Medicine and Family Practice. Nocturnist will also provide medical consultation as necessary for Surgery and OB/GYN Residents and will provide emergency inpatient coverage of medical patients on the non-teaching medical service.

Highlights

  • Work with 2-3 other Nocturnists at night
  • Beautiful new 10-story Hospital tower opened in 2016, all private patient rooms
  • Average five admissions per night/physician
  • Schedule is 7 days on, 7 days off
  • Hospitalist group provides in-patient care 24/7
  • Closed ICU
  • Exclusively inpatient primary care service (general floors and critical care areas).
  • Stamford Health is recipient of numerous awards for overall safety
  • Designated as one of the “Best Places to Work”
  • Magnet Hospital
  • Stamford Health is Planetree designated focused on patient-centered care
  • Starting Salary Range: $277,150 - $376,050 (dependent on years of experience)

Requirements

  • MD/DO License; CT Medical License or the ability to secure one
  • BE/BC required; Internal Medicine highly preferred
  • Prior Family Practice & sufficient in-patient experience to effectively carry out essential responsibilities
  • Must possess excellent communication, critical care and computer skill

Stamford, Connecticut is an outstanding community in southern Fairfield County on Long Island Sound, 30 miles from Manhattan, accessible by car or express train to Grand Central Terminal. One hour from JFK and LaGuardia International airports, and 30 minutes from Westchester Airport offering direct domestic flights to multiple destinations. Great variety of housing options including high rise apartments and condos in downtown Stamford. Fairfield County offers some of the top-ranked schools in the US.

Interviews are being arranged now!! Please send cover letter and CT to:

Robin Harington, Physician Recruiter; rharringt@stamhealth.org ; 203-609-4481

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety . The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified ™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn .

From Stamford Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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