A faith-based, 362-bed acute care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Nocturnist Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its established hospital medicine program. St. Vincent's Health System has served the Birmingham community for more than 118 years and stands out as Alabama's leader in robotic surgery, with deep subspecialty support across oncology, neuro spine, orthopedics, women's and children's services, and cardiac care. This is a dedicated nocturnist role within a nationally affiliated health system, offering a structured night schedule, robust clinical resources, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (nocturnist differential structure typical of this market)
- Comprehensive medical benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Paid time off (PTO) and long-term sick (LTS) leave
- Paid holidays
- Licensure and DEA fee reimbursement
- CME/CE access at no cost — over 375,000 hours of programming delivered annually through an internal platform
- Access Medicine subscription provided
- Hospital Medicine Academy enrollment — structured clinical education and professional development program
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated nocturnist role within the hospital medicine service at a 362-bed acute care facility
- Alabama's recognized leader in robotic surgery — advanced procedural and surgical subspecialty environment
- State-of-the-art cancer center on campus with active oncology service line
- Neuro spine center, orthopedics center, and dedicated women's and children's services providing broad subspecialty consultation support
- Cardiac care service line with strong cardiology backup for overnight admissions and co-management
- Outstanding subspecialty support infrastructure reduces overnight escalation burden and supports safe, high-quality patient care
- Member of Ascension Health — the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system — with the resources, protocols, and collegial network that affiliation brings
- Faith-based mission focused on sustaining and improving the health of individuals and communities served
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Alabama, or eligibility to obtain
- Completion of an accredited NP or PA training program; hospital medicine or acute care background strongly preferred
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of inpatient medicine acuity in an overnight, nocturnist capacity
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
About the Community
Birmingham is Alabama's largest city and a dynamic, affordable metropolitan area with a nationally recognized culinary scene, a growing arts and culture district, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the Appalachian foothills. The city offers strong public and private school options, a low cost of living relative to comparable metro markets, and a warm, four-season climate — making it an attractive destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost regions. UAB and a robust network of regional medical centers give Birmingham the academic and professional energy of a major healthcare hub without the pace or cost of a coastal city.