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Nocturnist Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Johnston


Company : UNC HEALTH


Location : Smithfield, NC


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Nocturnist to join UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, NCUNC Health Johnston is looking for BC/BE hospitalist to join the growing Hospital Medicine program in Smithfield and Clayton, NC. Affiliated with Rex/UNC, these positions involve delivering high-quality, team-based benefits including quality bonus, CME, retirement plan, and malpractice coverage. Smithfield is located just thirty minutes from Raleigh, the vibrant state capital. We have great weather, a welcoming community, an energized downtown, and a low cost of living. It's a mid-sized town with easy access to a city lifestyle, and a community hospital that's part of one of the country's top-rated health care systems, UNC Health.Schedule: 7 nights on and 7 nights off (7 pm-7 am)EMR: EPICCompensation Package includes:CME AllowanceHealth & Life Insurance, RetirementRelocation ExpensesRequirements:Graduated from an accredited Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy schoolInternal Medicine Residency preferredBC/BENew trainee welcomedI look forward to assisting you with starting your career at UNC Health!For more information about this great opportunity or to apply, contact Sheila Barnes, Senior Physician Recruiter at or 919-622-6220. Other information:Education Requirements:Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.Licensure/Certification Requirements:BLS , Board Certified in Specialty , DEA , MD License in healthcare specialtyProfessional Experience Requirements:None required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Language Skills: Ability to communicate proficiently in English. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Health Medical GroupOrganization Unit: Hospitalists Johnston Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 38.75Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Night JobLocation of Job: US:NC:SmithfieldExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.