Hospitalist Physician for Per diem coverage nights

Job Description

Job Description

Fox Chase Hospital | Pennsylvania

PPE is seeking a qualified Per Diem Hospitalist for Fox Chase to provide overnight coverage when full-time hospitalists are on vacation or otherwise unavailable. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking flexible per diem shifts in a hospital setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide overnight hospitalist coverage for admitted patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients requiring inpatient medical care.
• Handle approximately 0–3 admissions per night .
• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Ensure continuity of care and appropriate handoffs to the daytime hospitalist team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Internal Medicine or Family Medicine training.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, as applicable.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license.
• Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hospital environment.

Position Highlights

• Per diem overnight shifts.
• Flexible coverage based on full-time physicians’ time off.
• Low admission volume of approximately 0–3 admissions per night.
• Ideal opportunity for physicians seeking supplemental income and schedule flexibility.