Nocturnist Physician

Nocturnist opening in Burlington, MA 17 miles from BostonSummary:

• FT, permanent
• The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of more than 77 physicians and approximately 29 advance practitioners, all committed to providing exceptional patient care. As a tertiary care academic medical center, we care for a broad spectrum of patients, many with highly complex medical disease. The Division has a very strong history of excellence in medical education and hosts a multitude of trainees throughout the year. We are currently searching for a Nocturnist.
Details:
• 7 on 7 off block schedule
• Nocturnists do not respond to codes; ICU responds to codes
• Currently the Nocturnists do Rapid Responses with residents
• Admissions to Internal Medicine overnight by residents; 3-4 are staffed by one of our Nocturnists
• Provide direct care to patients and supervise APP for both admission and cross coverage role
• The Division is a collegial group where providers feel their contributions are recognized and valued.
• Ideal candidates should possess strong academic credentials including Residency Training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Candidates should be committed to providing exceptional patient care. They should be hard-working, dependable, collegial and professional in their demeanor.
• Retention incentive: 1 shift reduction per month after completion of 1 year as 1.0 FTE or equivalent, additional shift reduction after completion of 3 year as 1.0 FTE or equivalent
The following clinical programs and initiatives are underway:
• Collaborative unit based care practice model with 85% geographic cohorting and daily multidisciplinary and transition care rounds at all sites
• Co-management services with orthopedic surgery medical center
• Co-management service with hematology at medical center
• Inpatient teaching team rounds with internal medicine residents and UMass Chan medical students
• Inpatient junior hospitalist rotation for new PGY2 internal medicine residents every July and August
• Inpatient medicine rotation for international medical students at medical center ( 25 students per year)