Physician - Hospital at Home

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School. With four hospitals and a comprehensive network of outpatient and home-based care, we serve more than one million people across the region. Our academic affiliation ensures access to cutting-edge research, technology, and training.

We are proud to be one of the largest integrated multispecialty medical groups on the East Coast, with over 2,100 physicians committed to excellence, equity, and innovation in care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct virtual inpatient-level care during 12-hour daytime shifts (7:00 am 7:00 pm).

• Deliver after-hours emergency support (7:00 pm 7:00 am) on approximately 50% of daytime shift days (includes phone, video visits, order entry).

• Collaborate closely with HAH nurses, paramedics, APPs, and referring providers to:

  • Screen and admit patients to the Hospital at Home program.

  • Conduct virtual admission tuck-in visits alongside in-home care teams.

  • Manage acute clinical needs using remote and in-person resources.

• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, documentation, and coordination of specialty consults.

• Support medical education and mentorship of students, residents, and APPs.

• Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.

• Hybrid practice model: After initial onboarding, physicians may work from a HIPAA-compliant remote office within Massachusetts, with periodic in-person shifts at the Worcester command center for clinical, training, and team-building activities.

• Share weekend and holiday coverage equitably with the team.

• Optional opportunity to combine Virtual and Brick-and-Mortar Hospitalist roles if desired and aligned with departmental needs.

Typical Day Schedule (Day Shift):

• 7:00am 7:30am: Multidisciplinary rounds

• 7:30am 8:30am: Admission consultations

• 8:30am 1:00pm: Patient video visits, orders, documentation

• 2:00pm 7:00pm: New admissions, "tuck-in" video visits, consults

• Overnight coverage (50% of shifts): Emergency support (calls, tele-visits)

Qualifications:

Required:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Massachusetts medical license (or ability to obtain)

• BLS and ACLS certification

• Recent experience in inpatient acute care

• Comfort with, or willingness to learn, telehealth technology

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Commitment to caring for medically and socially complex patients in non-traditional care environments

Preferred:

• Experience working with geriatric and/or underserved populations

• Prior exposure to home-based or value-based care models

• Interest in innovation, system improvement, and interdisciplinary teamwork

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and generous benefits

• Stipend for overnight coverage (with long-term goal of establishing dedicated night coverage)

• Flexible, hybrid work model with meaningful autonomy

• Academic affiliation with UMass Chan Medical School

• Supportive and mission-driven team culture

• Opportunity to shape the future of care delivery

Living in Central Massachusetts:

Worcester offers the best of both worlds, urban sophistication with a small-town feel. Enjoy a diverse community, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and top-tier schools and colleges (e.g., Holy Cross, WPI, Clark University). Outdoor recreation, affordable housing, and proximity to Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod make it a truly desirable place to live and work.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting their CV and cover letter to Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter - Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org and through our online application portal.