South Shore Health
Physician-Hospital at Home
South Shore Health, Weymouth, Massachusetts, us, 02188
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-16730
Facility:LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Hospital at Home PB
Status:
Part time
Budgeted Hours:
0
Shift:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
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 MedicineRequired 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 RNsProvides 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 possibleDevelops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the interpretation and outcome of diagnostic assessments, laboratory tests, and physical examination findingsOrders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and proceduresParticipates in daily HAH Interdisciplinary Rounds (IDR)Consistently provides high quality and timely documentationPractices cost-effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resourcesProvides oversight of HAH Advanced Practice CliniciansCollaborate with Medical control for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) when neededDiscusses patient data with other physicians and healthcare professionals as appropriateDemonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent rolePerforms virtual nighttime coverage as needed, on a rotating and equitable scheduleParticipate 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 neededPerforms additional duties and responsibilities as required by the division of Hospital Medicine
12 hour shifts
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)
Requisition Number:
R-16730
Facility:LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Hospital at Home PB
Status:
Part time
Budgeted Hours:
0
Shift:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
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 MedicineRequired 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 RNsProvides 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 possibleDevelops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the interpretation and outcome of diagnostic assessments, laboratory tests, and physical examination findingsOrders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and proceduresParticipates in daily HAH Interdisciplinary Rounds (IDR)Consistently provides high quality and timely documentationPractices cost-effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resourcesProvides oversight of HAH Advanced Practice CliniciansCollaborate with Medical control for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) when neededDiscusses patient data with other physicians and healthcare professionals as appropriateDemonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent rolePerforms virtual nighttime coverage as needed, on a rotating and equitable scheduleParticipate 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 neededPerforms additional duties and responsibilities as required by the division of Hospital Medicine
12 hour shifts
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)