Physician Hospitalist – Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Job description

Location:
Burlington, MA

Burlington, Massachusetts offers a dynamic blend of suburban comfort and proximity to Boston, providing access to world-class dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation. Its location in the greater Boston metro area makes it an ideal destination for professionals seeking a vibrant community with excellent quality of life.

Facility:
This tertiary care academic medical center is home to a robust Division of Hospital Medicine comprised of over 77 physicians and 29 advanced practitioners dedicated to outstanding patient care. The facility maintains a strong commitment to medical education, hosting numerous trainees throughout the year and offering several collaborative clinical programs and initiatives.

Opportunity:
Physician - Hospital Medicine (Nocturnist)

Job Details:

• 7 on, 7 off block schedule
• Nocturnists do not respond to codes; the ICU handles them
• Nocturnists currently lead Rapid Responses with residents
• Overnight Internal Medicine admissions are handled by residents, with 4-6 staffed by a Nocturnist
• Provide direct patient care and supervise Advanced Practice Practitioners (APPs) for both admissions and cross-coverage
• Residency Training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required
• Strong academic credentials required
• Candidates must be committed to providing exceptional patient care and demonstrate hardworking, dependable, collegial, and professional qualities
• Collaborative Unit-Based Care model with approximately 85% geographic cohorting and daily multidisciplinary and transition care rounds across all sites
• Co-Management Services available in Orthopedic Surgery and Hematology
• Inpatient teaching responsibilities include rounds with Internal Medicine residents and medical students
• Retention incentives offered after 1 year and 3 years of service in the form of shift reductions