Nocturnist

Boone, North CarolinaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$340,000SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage

Reported by 53 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicineFull-time12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm · 7 on / 7 off

Overview

Location
Boone, North Carolina
Schedule
12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm · 7 on / 7 off
SalaryDr Signal range
$300k – $370k

53 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital · Academic medical center

Role summary

UNC Health Appalachian is hiring a full-time nocturnist for 12-hour day shifts with a 7 on/7 off schedule, averaging 7 inpatient admissions or consults per shift, working with family medicine residents and APPs. Compensation includes sign on, relocation, bonuses, and benefits.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Inpatient (admissions / consults)
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$300k–$370k · $340k median
$292kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$378k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$300k – $370k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
53 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$300k–$370k · $340k median
$292kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$378k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 53 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

UNC Health Appalachian

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital
Facility type
Academic medical center
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
North Carolina
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm
Call burden
7 on / 7 off
Shift type
day shift
Patient volume
Average 7 patient encounters per shift (admissions / consults)
Inpatient / outpatient
inpatient (admissions / consults)
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

UNC Health Appalachian is recruiting for a Full Time Nocturnist:

  • 7on / 7 off, 12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm

  • Average 7 patient encounters per shift (admissions / consults)

  • APP help with admissions

  • Work with FM residents

  • EPIC experience a plus

  • No procedures necessary

  • Compensation Includes: Sign On + Relocation, Competitive Shift Compensation + Yearly Bonus, CME Stipend, Health & Retirement Benefits, Paid Malpractice

Perks of the Area: Boone, NC

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is one of the most well know university and resort communities in the Southeast. Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, Skiing/Snowboarding, Rock climbing, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Fishing that the Southeast has to offer. Great Shopping, Fine Dining, Breweries, Wineries and Cultural options are in abundance around the Boone, Blowing Rock and Linville communities.

  • Top Rated North Carolina Public Schools

  • Home of Appalachian State University (20,000 students)

  • "America's Best Small Mountain Town in 2025" (Travel & Leisure Mag)

  • "The Best Places to Retire in 2018" (Forbes Mag), "The 10 Most Beautiful Small Towns in North Carolina" (Attractions of America), "2021 Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina" (Niche), "Our Favorite Small Towns in North Carolina" (Southern Living)


Edward.Maple@unchealth.unc.edu