Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)
Quick facts
- Pay
- $350,000+
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Vancouver, WA
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3020 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Take the next step in your career as a Nocturnist in Vancouver, Washington
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Vancouver: 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. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively 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
- Join our team of 25 physicians and 9 advanced practice providers 9 (APPs) at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center.
- Work alongside medical directors, performance nurses, and a program manager.
Qualifications
- Internal Medicine or Family Medicine trained physicians welcome to apply.
- Open to experienced or new grad physicians.
- H1B candidates invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid and services covered.
Scheduling
- Full-time nocturnist schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- We offer a standard 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule.
- Other flexible schedule options may also be available.
- We support one another by covering shifts when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Nocturnists handle admissions and cross-cover.
- Our hospital has a closed ICU with 24/7 intensivist support, and we don’t require procedures or codes.
Living And Working In Vancouver
- Vancouver isn’t just where we work—it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty. With its scenic parks, easy access to the Columbia River, and vibrant downtown, Vancouver offers a welcoming community and plenty of outdoor opportunities. Whether you’re exploring local trails, enjoying cultural events, or relaxing in a family-friendly neighborhood, Vancouver is a place where you can truly call home.
- We’re a community-minded team and encourage contributions within and outside the hospital to make our local community thrive. We have partnered with a Free Clinic where some of our colleagues have volunteered their time to assist the less fortunate.
Rewards And Compensation
- Competitive annual salary of $350,000+, depending on experience and shift obligation.
Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiter
| mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092
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 · Washington (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $112,528 | ~15% |
| Level II | $178,006 | ~31% |
| Level III | $254,936 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $314,964 | ~61% |
This job pays $350,000 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.