Physician - Hospitalist

Job Details

Jefferson Health is a leading academic health system serving the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey regions. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research, Jefferson Health encompasses multiple hospitals, outpatient centers, and a vast network of healthcare professionals. Our Cherry Hill campus is dedicated to providing top-tier medical services to the community, emphasizing patient-centered care and innovative treatments.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician to join our dynamic team at Jefferson Health – Cherry Hill Hospital. The Hospitalist will be responsible for managing the comprehensive care of hospitalized patients, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct inpatient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.
• Coordinate with specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Participate in patient admissions, daily rounds, and discharges, ensuring continuity of care.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including Rapid Response Team activations and Code Blue situations.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical protocols.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and communication.
• Mentor and supervise medical students, residents, or advanced practice providers as applicable.

Salary Range

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skill and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.