A nocturnist Advanced Practice Clinician opportunity is open in Ocala, Florida, embedded within a hospital medicine program that provides structured overnight coverage in an established inpatient setting. This role is purpose-built for NPs or PAs who thrive in the focused, autonomous environment of nocturnist practice — managing admissions, cross-coverage, and acute overnight needs without the fragmentation of a day-shift schedule. The position comes with a robust professional development infrastructure, including a dedicated Hospital Medicine Academy and access to one of the largest CME libraries in the industry, making it an exceptional platform for clinicians who want to grow their inpatient expertise.
Perks and Benefits
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- PTO and long-term sick leave
- Licensure and DEA fee reimbursement
- Access to over 375,000 hours of CME/CE annually at no cost through an internal continuing education platform
- Access Medicine subscription provided
- Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
- Leadership development resources including mentorship, face-to-face education, online training, and structured development programs for aspiring and current leaders
- Enrollment in the Hospital Medicine Academy — a specialty-specific training and advancement program
Practice Highlights
- Nocturnist role focused on overnight inpatient coverage — admissions, acute cross-coverage, and patient management through the night shift
- Hospital medicine program structure with defined nocturnist responsibilities, providing schedule predictability and clear scope
- Supported by a national hospital medicine infrastructure with clinical protocols, peer networks, and operational resources
- Access to specialty-specific clinical education through the Hospital Medicine Academy, designed to deepen inpatient medicine competency
- Leadership pathway available for clinicians interested in advancing into supervisory or program development roles
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with inpatient or hospital medicine experience preferred
- Active Florida NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full scope of overnight inpatient acuity including admissions, acute decompensations, and cross-coverage
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
About the Community
Ocala sits in north-central Florida, roughly equidistant between Jacksonville and Orlando, offering a lower cost of living than most Florida metros while retaining easy access to both coasts and major urban amenities. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," the region is defined by rolling pastures, the Ocala National Forest, and a strong equestrian culture — a lifestyle draw for clinicians who want Florida's year-round outdoor recreation without the density and expense of South Florida or the Tampa Bay corridor. Marion County's public and private school options, affordable housing market, and proximity to University of Florida in Gainesville round out the appeal for clinicians relocating with families.