Penn Medicine Clinician

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Penn Medicine Clinician

Job Profile Title

Penn Medicine Clinician

Job Description Summary

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/

Job Description

The Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking Penn Medicine Clinicians to serve as inpatient (hospitalist) physicians. Applicants must have a M.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care.

• Penn Medicine Clinicians are staff physicians with academic appointments commensurate with experience. The focus of this position is clinical excellence and the successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to a clinically focused career. Penn Medicine Clinicians are expected to develop into clinical leaders at their practice sites with abundant opportunities to develop clinical expertise with a variety of specific conditions and populations. In addition, 5% of clinical effort is allocated to educational and academic work at Penn Medicine hospitals. Practice sites are the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Good Shepherd Penn Partners Specialty Hospital/Penn Medicine Rehabilitation. In addition to general medicine acute care hospital blocks, clinical work may include long-term acute care (LTACH) settings, consults/surgical co-management, and limited evening and night shifts. Nocturnist and weekendist positions may also be available.
• The successful applicant will have an opportunity to practice advanced medicine in a complex environment with a diverse patient population, benefit from Penn’s robust mentorship and faculty development programs. Further opportunities in quality/process improvement, informatics, medical education, and health care innovation are also available.

M.D degree and 0 to 1 year of experience required. Completion of a categorical internal medicine residency, license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania, and DEA licensure required. Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine also required.

References should include one letter from a supervisor (residency program director or clinical service chief); another two should be from faculty who can comment specifically on a candidate’s clinical excellence.

• Qualifications
• M.D. License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania, DEA Licensure. 0-1 year of work experience of related experience required. Completion of a categorical internal medicine or equivalent residency, license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania, and DEA licensure required. Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine is also required.

• Working Conditions
• Office, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices.

• Physical Effort
• Occasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Penn Medicine Clinician

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$20,000.00 - $229,781.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

• Special Requirements
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your he