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Job Title: Physician – Nocturnist Scholar
Campus: Lankenau Medical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Main Line HealthCare is seeking a Nocturnist Scholar to join our expanding Division of Hospital Medicine at Lankenau Medical Center, an academic community hospital with a strong research infrastructure and a long-standing commitment to medical education. This role blends 0.75 FTE of nocturnist clinical work with 0.25 FTE of protected, grant-funded scholarly activity, offering a unique opportunity for physicians seeking a concentrated, academically focused year while delivering high-quality inpatient care.
This position is ideal for physicians who are fellowship-bound, exploring a future academic career, or seeking to build a research portfolio in a supportive environment. Scholars will engage in projects aligned with Cardiology or Oncology in partnership with the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR)—a nationally recognized translational research center committed to innovation and scientific advancement.
Role Highlights
- 0.75 FTE clinical nights 0.25 FTE protected research/scholarly time (grant-funded).
- Opportunity to pursue focused scholarly work in Cardiology or Oncology, supported by LIMR investigators and resources.
- Designed to attract highly competitive candidates seeking an intensive, one-year academic experience prior to fellowship or an academic career pathway.
- Full integration into a robust hospitalist team with access to teaching opportunities and academic mentorship.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide overnight inpatient care at a primary hospital assignment (Lankenau Medical Center) with flexibility to support other MLH campuses as needed.
- Perform admissions, cross-coverage, and acute event management during night shifts.
- Engage in meaningful academic work during protected time, including:
- Clinical research
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Scholarly writing or abstract development
- Collaboration with LIMR research teams
- Participate in interdisciplinary communication to support seamless, patient-centered care.
What We Offer
- Structured, protected academic time (0.25 FTE) through grant funding.
- Research and mentorship opportunities through the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR).
- Pathways-certified nursing teams and strong APP partnership.
- One intensivist physician covering the ICU at night (closed ICU during the day; minimal procedural burden).
- Epic EMR across all Main Line Health campuses.
- Plentiful teaching opportunities with internal medicine residents and medical students.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Valid Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility
- DEA license and ACLS certification
- Comfortable managing overnight admissions, codes, and rapid response activations
- Interest in academic medicine, research, or specialty fellowship preparation preferred
About Us
At Main Line Health, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We foster a work environment built on collaboration, innovation, and respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to an inclusive environment that supports growth and professional development.
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Interested candidates should contact:
Chanel Smith
Physician Recruitment
SmithCha@mlhs.org