About this role
Job Title: Physician – Hospitalist Scholar
Campus: Lankenau Medical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Main Line HealthCare is seeking a Hospitalist 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 clinical work (admitting shifts and nocturnist coverage) 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 Hematology/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 (combination of admitting shifts, nights, weekends) + 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 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 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 clinical 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.
- Closed ICU.
- 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
[email protected]
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Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are four of the region’s respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital—as well as one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital; Mirmont Treatment Center and Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice. MLH also consists of multi-specialty physician networks, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research- non-profit biomedical research organization. It also comprises six outpatient health centers located in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Exton, Newtown Square and King of Prussia.
Our employees speak highly of the work environment at Main Line Health. We offer great opportunities for advancement as well as flexible schedules that allow you to balance your personal and professional life.
It is the policy of Main Line Health: to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, relationship status, or other non-merit based factors; to select, develop and promote employees based on the individual’s, qualifications, experience, and job performance; to maintain a working environment free of all forms of discrimination, harassment, and intimidation.
What you'll do
- The physician will provide inpatient care at Lankenau Medical Center, including admissions and acute event management. They will also engage in academic work during protected time, focusing on clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
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