Physician Nocturnist - Competitive Salary
Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: November 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Join a dynamic team and become the next
Hospitalist or Nocturnist in Hospital Medicine Physician in Rio
Rancho, New Mexico! Our mission in Rio Rancho is to provide
“better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a
lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow
your career in a place that values community and collaboration?
Let’s talk. We are hiring a daytime and a Nocturnist position. A
Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts.
Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and
possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during
nighttime hours. People First in Rio Rancho Local Team
Collaboration: Join our well-established team of 27 physicians and
4 advanced practitioners at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center. Our
team comprises clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and
training backgrounds. As a smaller community hospital, we work
closely with our hospital partners to make meaningful changes. We
work closely with our colleagues in all departments to ensure a
smooth transition of care. Qualifications: Board certified/eligible
in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Active medical license or
eligible to become licensed in New Mexico. Authorized to work in
the United States. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Practice
in the Heart of the Community Flexible Scheduling: The hospitalist
team rotates through a fair share of day, swing, and night shifts.
Day Shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm, 10 physicians Swing Shift: 4:00 pm-4:00
am, 1-2 physicians Night Shift: 7:00 pm-7:00 am, 2 physicians Key
Responsibilities: Hospitalists do respond to codes but are not part
of the Rapid Response team. Procedures that are required:
Paracentesis ( 2 per month) Lumbar puncture ( usually less than one
per month) Thoracenteses, small bore chest tube ( 2 per month. But
we can always consult a Pulmonologist for this). Living and working
in Rio Rancho: Rio Rancho is a suburban city located just outside
of Albuquerque, NM with historical influences from the Native
American, Spanish, and Mexican people who have helped to shape the
warm and economically robust community. Albuquerque hosts an annual
International Balloon Fiesta and is one of many cities in New
Mexico that is continually ranked among the nation’s best places to
work and live by Forbes magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Rio Rancho-Centered Care: We
take pride in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-focused
care. Sound is a physician-founded and led medical group. Our
promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better
approaches, better care. We value and support growth and
development in our hospital medicine practice, allowing you to
explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical
group. We’re a community-minded team and support involvement and
contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the
hospital. Rewards and Benefits: Compensation: The Nocturnist shift
rate is $2,372. Nocturnist salary is $433K base plus bonuses.
Eligible for both RVU and Quality bonus. Benefits: Comprehensive
benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance. 401k with matching contributions. Paid malpractice
insurance. CME allowance. Professional development
opportunities.
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