PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients.  As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow.  This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care.  Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist Woodlands Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nocturnist to join our highly skilled and collaborative hospitalist team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care during overnight shifts, contributing to our mission of unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation. This position is vital in ensuring 24/7 care continuity for our patients and supporting Houston Methodist’s commitment to leading medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours, including admissions, consultations, and managing medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services, to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure timely communication with patients, families, and referring physicians to facilitate care transitions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety measures, and hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical records and billing standards.
• Support the training and development of residents and medical students, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Licensure/Certification:
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active Texas Medical License or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
• Experience:
• Prior experience in a hospitalist or nocturnist role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage acute inpatient care efficiently.
• Skills:
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Schedule and Benefits:

• Schedule: Full-time, 7-on/7-off nocturnist schedule, 12-hour shifts.
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid time off.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

About Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened on June 26, 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This new 187-bed, 470,000-square-foot, full-service, acute care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the $380 million hospital campus, located at the intersection of I-45 and TX 242, is a medical office building, which opened in March 2016. Medical Office Building 1 includes a breast care center, cancer center & infusion center, orthopedics & sports medicine, rehabilitation services, wellness services, and an outpatient laboratory in addition to multi-specialty physician practices. A second medical office building and 785-car parking garage opened in 2018.  The hospital completed a $250 million capital expansion in 2022 which increased bed capacity to 300, expand the emergency center to 45 rooms and increase the operating rooms to 25.  This is the second phase in the master plan to expand to a 400-bed full service tertiary care facility.

About The Woodlands Community:

The Woodlands is a dynamic hometown within a natural forest that is known for its balance between man and nature.  A thriving business community and a premier destination for visitors – a place where generations live, worship, work, learn and play. The Woodlands …achieves prosperity by promoting economic development and quality of life …cultivates the relationship between urban needs and George Mitchell’s vision of environmental sustainability …provides premier services and activities, superior educational opportunities, a diversity of jobs, vibrant public spaces, integrated mobility options, public activities, cultural events and entertainment for all …is a place that welcomes everyone from everywhere to grow and thrive.

The Woodlands is consistently ranked among the 'Best Cities to Live in America."