Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Akron, OH
- 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
Join a Team Committed to Better Care as a Nocturnist in Akron, Ohio at Cleveland Clinic Akron General
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Akron — better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
We are hiring for a nocturnist position. Our nocturnist role requires working exclusively 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
Local Team Collaboration
- Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team of 31 physicians and 4 APPs with the support of a clinical performance nurse at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.
- Our group participates in several hospitalist committees and QI projects.
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a 532-bed regional medical center. The hospital has the prestigious “Magnet” status. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is recognized regionally and within Ohio for its expertise and care.
Qualifications
- Board-certified/board-eligible in internal medicine.
- We proudly sponsor H1B & J1 visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.
Scheduling
- This Nocturnist role is a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation, but we help cover for our teammates as needed.
- We have 12 physicians and one APP working daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 1 physician works a swing shift daily from 12 pm to 12 am. We have two physicians and one APP working nightly from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Key Responsibilities
- We welcome the challenge of complex cases. The ICU is closed, and no procedures or codes are required. Our team responds to codes on their patients.
- For those who like to teach, we work with IM and FM residents from the Cleveland Clinic Akron General residency program.
Living And Working In Akron
- Akron isn’t just where we work—it’s where we live, raise our families, and enjoy the best of a welcoming city with a close-knit community feel. Akron has everything from beautiful parks and trails to supporting outdoor adventures to the vibrant arts and music scene, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a thriving food culture.
Rewards And Compensation
- Comprehensive pay and perks.
Heidi Henry, Clinical Recruiter | hehenry@soundphysicians.com | (231) 493-5634
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
Physicians, All Other · Akron, OH. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $102,710 | ~15% |
| Level II | $199,597 | ~31% |
| Level III | $296,462 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $393,349 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* 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.