Per Diem Hospitalist
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,100 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital 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 living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 43 active | 1,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 71% no call · 24% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 418 in the last 30 days | 386 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 |
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