Hospitalist Physician
Company: UMass Memorial Health
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Hospital at Home Physician to
join out team in Worcester, MA. Hiring Range: $252,500 - $262,500
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based
on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal
equity considerations. 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 Britt Kosiba, Provider Recruiter -
Brittany.kosiba and through our online application portal.
Keywords: UMass Memorial Health, Waterbury , Hospitalist Physician, Healthcare , Worcester, Connecticut
