What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician – ICU Nocturnist Hospitalist position at Main Line Health Careers?
Job Title: Physician – ICU Nocturnist Hospitalist
Campus: Paoli Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time
Main Line HealthCare is recruiting an ICU Nocturnist Hospitalist to join our expanding Division of Hospital Medicine. This is an opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, academic ICU environment within a large, mission-driven health system committed to high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care. The role is well-suited for physicians with strong critical care skills who are interested in overnight ICU management, resident education, and collaborative multidisciplinary practice.
The successful candidate will have a primary hospital assignment at Paoli Hospital, providing overnight ICU coverage in a closed ICU model, while collaborating closely with Internal Medicine resident teams and an on-call Pulmonary/Critical Care fellow.
About Main Line Health
Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving Philadelphia and its western suburbs. The system includes four acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital—as well as Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, Mirmont Treatment Center, Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, six outpatient centers, and the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.
What We Offer
- Closed ICU model with Pulmonary/Critical Care attending physician on call for support overnight
- Defined ICU coverage with strong nursing and ancillary support in a high-acuity, community hospital setting
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Newly increased nocturnist compensation
- 7 on / 7 off schedule (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; includes holidays)
- Epic EMR across all campuses
Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-house overnight ICU physician coverage
- Manage ICU admissions, cross-coverage, and urgent/emergent clinical situations
- Lead and respond to Codes, Rapid Responses, and Stroke Alerts
- Perform or supervise ICU-appropriate procedures within scope of privileges
- Communicate effectively with nursing and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure timely, accurate documentation and billing in Epic
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Prior hospitalist or ICU experience preferred (Pulmonary/Critical Care or Cardiology fellowship a plus)
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
- DEA license and ACLS certification required
- Eligible for ICU privileges and medical staff appointment
- Comfortable managing ventilated, critically ill patients and emergency responses in a high-acuity, community hospital environment
About Us
We believe our people are our most important asset and are committed to a culture grounded in collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Main Line Health fosters an environment where clinicians can thrive professionally while delivering exceptional patient care. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse workforce.
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Interested Candidates Should Contact:
Chanel Smith
Physician Recruitment
SmithCha@mlhs.org