Hospitalist - Nocturnist - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine physician to join our Hospital Medicine team as a full-time Nocturnist. The role focuses on overnight inpatient care, cross-coverage, and collaborative decision-making within a supportive, team-based environment at Jefferson Einstein Medical Center.

The Nocturnist operates on a 7-on/7-off schedule with a closed ICU model, strong clinical support from APCs and residents, and opportunities for clinical

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Inpatient hospital medicine experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient medical care as a Nocturnist on a 7-on/7-off schedule.
• Collaborate with APCs, residents, and staff to coordinate care.
• Respond to changes in patient conditions and participate in rapid response and safety initiatives.
• Support resident education and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Inpatient medicine

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details

Jefferson 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.

Clinical 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 Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Benefits Jefferson 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.

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits

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. For more benefits information, please click here

Company Overview

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.