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Job DetailsJefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join our Hospital Medicine team as a full-time Nocturnist at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys inpatient medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and working in a supportive, team-based environment. Our Nocturnist team benefits from a closed ICU model, no required procedures, and strong clinical support from Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) and resident physicians.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time position with a 7-on/7-off schedule, offering a predictable rotation and work-life balance.
Job DescriptionClinical Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive overnight inpatient medical care, including admissions, cross-coverage, and management of acute medical conditions.
- Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Respond to changes in patient conditions and participate in rapid response and emergency care activities as appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with resident physicians, APCs, nursing staff, and consulting specialists to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.
- Support clinical education and mentorship of resident physicians in an academically engaged hospital environment.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Schedule & Team Structure- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: 7-on/7-off, overnight shifts
- ICU Structure: Closed ICU
- Procedures: No procedures required
- Clinical Support: One APC and several resident physicians provide overnight team support.
- Admissions: Admissions are typically supported by an APC or resident physician, with physicians rarely required to complete admissions independently.
The collaborative team structure allows Nocturnists to focus on clinical decision-making, patient management, and supporting resident education.
Qualifications- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
- Strong inpatient clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, APCs, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Interest in clinical teaching, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub TypeRegular
Employee EntityAlbert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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