Job Title: Physician - Nocturnist Scholar
Campus: Lankenau Medical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
This role blends 0.75 FTE of nocturnist clinical work with 0.25 FTE of protected, grant-funded scholarly activity, offering a unique opportunity for physicians seeking a concentrated, academically focused year while delivering high-quality inpatient care.
This position is ideal for physicians who are fellowship-bound, exploring a future academic career, or seeking to build a research portfolio in a supportive environment. Scholars will engage in projects aligned with Cardiology or Oncology in partnership with the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR)-a nationally recognized translational research center committed to innovation and scientific advancement.
Role Highlights- 0.75 FTE clinical nights + 0.25 FTE protected research/scholarly time (grant-funded).
- Opportunity to pursue focused scholarly work in Cardiology or Oncology, supported by LIMR investigators and resources.
- Designed to attract highly competitive candidates seeking an intensive, one-year academic experience prior to fellowship or an academic career pathway.
- Full integration into a robust hospitalist team with access to teaching opportunities and academic mentorship.
Primary Responsibilities- Provide overnight inpatient care at a primary hospital assignment (Lankenau Medical Center) with flexibility to support other MLH campuses as needed.
- Perform admissions, cross-coverage, and acute event management during night shifts.
- Engage in meaningful academic work during protected time, including:
- Clinical research
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Scholarly writing or abstract development
- Collaboration with LIMR research teams
- Participate in interdisciplinary communication to support seamless, patient-centered care.
What We Offer- Structured, protected academic time (0.25 FTE) through grant funding.
- Research and mentorship opportunities through the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR).
- Pathways-certified nursing teams and strong APP partnership.
- One intensivist physician covering the ICU at night (closed ICU during the day; minimal procedural burden).
- Epic EMR across all Main Line Health campuses.
- Plentiful teaching opportunities with internal medicine residents and medical students.
Qualifications- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Valid Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility
- DEA license and ACLS certification
- Comfortable managing overnight admissions, codes, and rapid response activations
- Interest in academic medicine, research, or specialty fellowship preparation preferred
Interested candidates should contact:Chanel SmithPhysician Recruitment
[email protected] 
