Physician: Internal Medicine - Hospital at Home Opportunity - Physician Recruitment
Lake Forest, IL 60045
About the Job
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.
Job DescriptionNorthwestern Medicine is seeking BE/BC Internal Medicine Physician(s) for full-time/part-time/per diem Hospital at Home opportunities within the Northwestern Health System.
The Hospital at Home physician treats acutely ill patients in the home as a substitute for in-hospital care. The Physician will provide hospital-level acute care virtually and/or in a patient’s home and will be part of the NM Hospital at Home team including (depending on each patient’s needs) Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Advanced Practice Providers, Pharmacists, Case Managers, Social Workers, Home Health Aides, Physical Therapists, and other operational staff. The Physician will be the attending of record for patients admitted to the Home Hospital service.
- Block schedule of 7 days (virtual, home rounding and hospital based)
- Medical Staff privileges may be required at multiple Northwestern Medicine Hospitals
- Virtual nighttime coverage may be required
- Provides home visits, when necessary, within defined radius
- Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
- EPIC electronic health record system
BE/BC
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.