What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist, Hospital at Home Full time and Part time remote positions available position at South Shore Health System?

Job Description

South Shore Hospital, a dynamic 374-bed community hospital located in Weymouth, MA, is the only designated Level II Trauma Center south of Boston. Just a 30-minute drive from both Boston and the scenic Cape Cod beaches, the South Shore offers a wealth of recreational activities and a perfect blend of suburban living with easy access to urban and coastal amenities.

We are excited to expand our Hospital at Home (HAH) program and are seeking experienced providers to join our forward-thinking team. We offer full-time, part-time, and per diem positions, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Why Join South Shore Hospital’s Hospital at Home Team?

Innovative Care Model

Be at the forefront of the rapidly growing Hospital at Home care delivery model, an essential part of South Shore Hospital’s future vision.

Professional Growth

Advance your career in a cutting-edge environment.

Collaborative Culture

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Advanced Practice Clinicians, Nurses, Paramedics, and more, to deliver exceptional care in a patient’s home.

Flexible Work Environment

Enjoy opportunities

for hybrid in person and remote

work

while maintaining strong connections with our on-site team.

Job Description Summary

As a Hospital at Home Hospitalist, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients transitioning from our South Shore Hospital campus (including the Emergency Department and Medical / Surgical Units) to the comfort of their homes.

Key responsibilities include

Admitting patients to the Hospital at Home unit.
Providing direct patient care.
Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

What We’re Looking For

We seek creative, dedicated, and experienced providers who thrive in a team-based, flexible environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for innovative care delivery and the ability to adapt to both in-person and virtual care environments. Providers will initially train on-site, with remote work opportunities becoming available once proving competencies. A stable, HIPAA-compliant, high-speed internet connection is required for remote work, and providers should be available to return to the hospital for urgent clinical or staffing needs as necessary.

Why South Shore Health

Great Colleagues : Our Division of Hospital Medicine is the largest provider group at South Shore Hospital, caring for the majority of admitted patients and playing a critical role in our success. The Division of Hospital Medicine is well respected and supported by leadership in it’s endeavor to provide high-quality care.

Patient-Centered Care : We believe that teamwork, flexibility, and innovation are key to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.

Community Impact : As a core part of the South Shore community, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of our patients. Our Hospital at Home unit has improved patient experience and outcomes, quickly becoming a highlight throughout the community.

Ready to take your career to the next level and be part of the future of healthcare? Join our growing Hospital at Home team at South Shore Hospital!

Job Qualifications

This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office.

Minimum Education

Medical Degree from an accredited institution; MD / DO.

Minimum Work Experience

Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine from an accredited institution. BC / BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Required Licenses / Registrations

Physician License, unrestricted, from Board of Registration in Medicine, Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration, and DEA Registration (with DEAx number) from US DOJ.

Required Certifications

active ACLS certification.

Required Skills

In addition to requirements detailed above :

Must be able to work a flexible schedule of varying days, weekends, and occasional nights and holidays.

Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Must be able to learn how to use Epic EMR.

Essential Functions

This position assumes clinical duties within the Division of Hospital Medicine (DOHM) and reports directly to the Associate Medical Director for Hospital at Home. You will be required to be credentialed through the Medical Staff Office, including maintenance of necessary licensures. The following is an outline of the essential functions of the Hospital at Home Hospitalist.

Participates in Hospital at Home (HAH) patient acquisition through partnership with the HAH Intake RNs

Provides direct clinical care and medical decision-making for patients admitted on the HAH unit, including virtual rapid response; coordinating visits with a Nurse or community Paramedic when possible

Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the interpretation and outcome of diagnostic assessments, laboratory tests, and physical examination findings

Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Participates in daily HAH Interdisciplinary Rounds (IDR)

Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation

Practices cost-effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources

Provides oversight of HAH Advanced Practice Clinicians

Collaborate with Medical control for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) when needed

Discusses patient data with other physicians and healthcare professionals as appropriate

Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role

Performs virtual nighttime coverage as needed, on a rotating and equitable schedule

Participate in clinical onboarding and training of HAH staff, new recruits, and other clinical staff new to the program.

Provides clinical care as a member of the “brick and mortar : Hospital Medicine Team” as needed

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required by the division of Hospital Medicine

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