Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)
Quick facts
- Pay
- $410,000 - $420,000 a year
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Apple Valley, CA
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Redefine excellence in your career as a Nocturnist in Apple Valley, California
Our mission in Apple Valley, California, 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.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 18 hospitalists, including 2 Nurse Practitioners, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center.
- Within the hospital, we work closely with our colleagues in other departments to ensure a smooth transition of care.
- Sound Physicians Intensivists provide support to the hospitalist team.
Qualifications:
- Internal medicine and family medicine candidates are eligible. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible with the expectation of obtaining certification.
- Ability to work with residents.
- New graduates, residents, and fellows are encouraged to apply.
- H1B candidates are invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts.
Scheduling:
- Day shift schedule is a 12-hour shift; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Average of 16 shifts per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will work in an open ICU environment with Intensivist support; no procedures are required.
- The role utilizes Epic EMR, with access to Sound Physicians’ internal informatics platform for seamless patient management.
Living and Working in Apple Valley:
- Apple Valley isn’t just a location—it’s a community where we live, work, and grow together.
- Apple Valley is nestled in the High Desert and offers breathtaking landscapes, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
- With access to outdoor adventures, local events, and a close-knit community spirit, Apple Valley truly feels like a home away from home.
- We’re a community-minded team that supports involvement and contributions to community health and wellness, both within and outside the hospital.
Compensation:
- Annual compensation is based on the number of shifts worked, ranging from $410,000 to $420,000.
Bridgett Hart, Clinical Recruiter | bhart@soundphysicians.com | (651) 245-9785
Visa sponsorship record: Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — |
| FY2025 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| FY2024 | 10 | 15 | 0 | — |
✔ Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC filed 33 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Physicians, All Other) in the period above.
Roles they sponsor most
- hospitalist physician31 LCAs · median $280k
- nocturnist physician2 LCAs · median $287k
Full sponsorship history of Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC →
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 3 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level IV (fully competent)Physicians, All Other · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $76,898 | ~15% |
| Level II | $153,400 | ~31% |
| Level III | $229,923 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $306,426 | ~61% |
This job pays $410,000–$420,000 a year — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — better than average.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.