Hospitalist Physician - Academics Job with UMass Memorial Medical Group in Worcester, MA

PracticeLink; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for an innovative Hospital at Home program. This role allows for remote work after initial training, providing the flexibility to deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes. With responsibilities that include telehealth collaboration, patient care planning, and mentoring, this position is ideal for those passionate about improving healthcare delivery. Join a team that values collaboration and commitment to patient-centered care, while enjoying the opportunity to balance virtual and in-person responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be licensed in Massachusetts.
• Experience in inpatient acute care and comfort with telehealth is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour virtual care shifts and collaborate with nursing and paramedic teams.
• Supervise and mentor residents and APPs, ensuring coordinated care.

Skills

Inpatient Acute Care Experience

Telehealth Comfort

Care Planning

Complex Geriatric Patient Management

Collaborative Mindset

Education

MD or DO Degree

Licensure in Massachusetts

BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Hospitalist Physician - Academics Job with UMass Memorial Medical Group in Worcester, MA

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The Hospital at Home Program at UMass Memorial Health seeks a full-time Hospitalist Physician. Candidates should be board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Both experienced physicians and graduating residents/fellows are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:

The Virtual Home Hospitalist is a key member of the UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC) Hospital at Home (HAH) team. Responsibilities include admitting, transferring, and caring for patients from UMMMC emergency departments and med/surg floors to the HAH program. After initial training at Worcester, the Hospitalist can work remotely within Massachusetts, provided they have a HIPAA-compliant private space, stable internet, and can travel to Worcester for training or urgent issues.

This role involves telehealth collaboration with nursing and paramedic teams to deliver inpatient-level care at home. Duties include clinical consultation, care planning, responding to patient needs, and maintaining high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 12-hour virtual care shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), with emergency overnight coverage on 50% of active call nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Collaborate with the patient acquisition team for referrals and perform "admission tuck-in" video visits for care planning and medication reconciliation.
• Supervise and mentor residents and APPs; work closely with nursing, paramedic, and APP teams for coordinated care.
• Work remotely after training in a HIPAA-compliant space, with occasional in-person duties at Worcester for meetings and educational events.
• Contribute to care process improvements and participate in team meetings.
• Participate in weekend (two per month) and holiday (two major and one minor per year) coverage.
• Opportunity to serve as both Virtual and Brick-and-Mortar Hospitalist depending on service needs.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• MD or DO degree
• MD or DO licensure in Massachusetts
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Experience/Skills:

• Recent inpatient acute care experience
• Comfort with telehealth or willingness to learn
• Ability to partner with patients, families, and caregivers to develop and execute care plans
• Experience with complex geriatric patients in low-control environments
• Comfort with uncertainty, balancing risks of hospital and home care
• Collaborative mindset and passion for small, dedicated care teams
• Interest in managing a panel of acutely ill inpatients remotely and at home

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and diversity statement addressed to:

Michaelidis Constantinos, MD
Medical Director, Hospital at Home Program
UMass Memorial Medical Group
c/o Patrick Hannon, Provider Recruiter