Nocturnist Physician

Are you looking for an exciting and unique career as a hospitalist? With one of the most competitive compensation packages in the market? The opportunity to work with other residency-trained, board-certified physicians who are dedicated to the specialty? Partnership? An unparalleled benefits package? As a USACS Nocturnist, enjoy the security of being a full-time employee and owner with one of the largest physician groups in the nation.

Additional Details

• No ICU coverage, no procedures, no rapid response, no codes
• Physician to work in Akron, Barberton, and Uniontown, OH

About Summa Health System - Akron Campus

• Average Daily Encounters: 252
• 15-20 per physician
• Seven-day physician coverage; one swing shift APP; two nocturnists per night
• Scheduling is seven days on; seven days off
• Teach Med Team several weeks per quarter
• 635-bed hospital is the largest hospital in the region and 1,200 members of medical staff
• Level 1 Trauma Center, a Certified Chest Pain Center and a Certified Stroke Center
• Magnet recognition - by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (only six percent of hospitals in the United States are recognized as Magnet)
• Comprehensive Stroke Care Center, Thrombectomy Capable Center, and Psychiatric Hospital
• Recently-constructed Juve Family Behavioral Health Pavilion offers the ability to transport behavioral health patients directly from the ED
• Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefits:

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
• Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

The Area

Akron is ideally located, with quick access to major cities like Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh. More than 20 distinct neighborhoods are available to residents, and the city boasts a vital arts and culture scene with sites such as the Akron Art Museum, Akron Civic Theatre; additional attractions include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, local festivals and the Akron Zoo and annual event, the All-American Soap Box Derby.