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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Per Diem Hospitalist

Hospital MedicinePer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Tower Health is recruiting Per Diem Hospitalists to join our growing Hospitalist Services team at Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals!

Candidates must be available to start ASAP by early 2027.

The Opportunity

  • Responsible for coordinating all aspects of care for the inpatient Adult Medicine Service.
  • Flexible schedule options
  • Variety of 10-hour shifts available
  • No Procedures
  • Average Patient Load: 15

EPIC EMR

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Malpractice insurance with Tail Coverage
  • Supportive health system to advance goals
  • We cannot support J1 Visa Waivers
  • Contact Name: Kat McEwan
  • Contact Email: Kat.McEwan@towerhealth.org
  • Contact Phone: 301-524-3419 (Call or Text)

Qualifications

MD/DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

A valid PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required.

Overview

Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed facility with a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care, to name a few. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong. We deliver compassionate, safe, quality care. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Located in Pottstown, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care.

Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized.

The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement; and Heart Failure and Chest Pain certified. Its Emergency Room, which is second busiest in Montgomery County, sees more than 45,000 patients a year.

The Community

Pottstown and the greater Philadelphia area offers excellent schools, affordable homes, colleges, and parks plus a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, sporting attractions and social amenities all within driving distance to shore points, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC.

Pottstown offers extensive arts and culture, shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences! Bordering close to the Schuylkill River and French Creek with multiple outdoor recreational areas in Oaks and French Creek State Park, with hundreds of trails for exciting adventures.

Minutes from historic sites such as Valley Forge National Historical Park, to world-class shopping centers in King of Prussia and Exton, there is a wide offering of attractions for families of all ages.

  • Videos
  • Pottstown Hospital Cancer Center
  • Pottstown Hospital Cardiology

Websites

  • Montgomery County, PA – Official Website
  • Valley Forge and Montgomery County

Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.

Tower. You Belong Here.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist is responsible for coordinating all aspects of care for the inpatient Adult Medicine Service. They will manage patient loads and provide quality care within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient care coordinationElectronic medical records

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$328k (20 salary observations; 142 listings), vs ~$313k nationally (403 salary observations; 3,427 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,100 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedHospital Medicine median $250k (middle half $121k–$338k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$328k median in Pennsylvania$313k nationally (+5%)20 state / 403 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Pennsylvania43 active1,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 71% no call · 24% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physician listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $73k) · 15% offer loan repayment936 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings418 in the last 30 days386 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−4.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,100 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$185k
0
$185k-245k
9
$300k
3
$305k-365k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Loan repayment
31%
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
19%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Hospitalist

Intermountain Health · Billings, Montana

$355,080+
#3

Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14

$165k-$336k
#4

$305k Plus starting Salary Physician Hospitalist

$305k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tower Health

Hospitals and Health Care
West Reading, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Living in Pottstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.