Kent Hospital, part of the Care New England Health System in Rhode Island, is seeking a physician to join our innovative and successful Hospital at Home (HaH) team. Kent’s HaH program, which had its start in 2022, has served over 1000 patients, delivering high quality hospital-level care to patients in their homes. This care delivery model is part of a growing national trend and has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, lower hospital readmission rates, and enhance patient satisfaction - all while easing the strain on hospital capacity.

Kent HaH patients receive two in person nursing visits daily, one physician visit daily (typically in-person, but occasionally virtual), are monitored 24/7 via telemetry via a light-weight biopatch sensor, and have access to a range of inpatient services such as labwork, mobile diagnostic imaging, PT/OT, and physician consults.

This position is well suited to a physician who excels in patient-centered care, builds strong relationships with patients and families, enjoys working in an innovative practice environment, and thrives in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.

Principal clinical responsibilities:

• Serve as the attending physician for a 10 bed HaH unit (average daily census of 8 patients), providing direct oversight and coordination of patients’ acute care plan.
• Manage a variety of acute inpatient conditions, including but not limited to pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, urinary tract infections and cellulitis.
• Conduct home visits either in person or virtually for patient evaluations, utilizing remote patient monitoring technology and virtual care tools to enhance patient management.
• Help facilitate admissions of new patients to the program, either directly from Kent’s emergency department or as transfers from the inpatient units.
• Work in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, advanced practice providers, case managers, social workers, pharmacists, and EMT/paramedics.

Qualifications

• BE/BC Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Hospitalist experience is preferred (or equivalent experience managing patients in an acute inpatient setting)
• Rhode Island medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Proficiency or interest in digital and mobile health, healthcare innovation
• Exceptional intrapersonal and communication skills and track record of providing patient- centered care.

For a detailed and confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please contact Nicole Murray Physician and Advanced Practice recruiter at Nmurray@CareNE.org

Care New England Medical Group (CNEMG) was established in 2016 to bring together Care New England ‘s health care providers to collaboratively deliver high-value care. Governed by providers, the multispecialty group is focused on increased access to patient-centric services to improve the overall health of the community we serve.

Kent Hospital, the second largest hospital in Rhode Island and a Designated Baby-Friendly® USA hospital, provides the spectrum of primary and acute care services, including cardiology enhanced by a clinical affiliation with Brigham and Women’s Hospital; a MBSAQIP-Accredited Comprehensive weight loss surgery center; Emergency Department with rapid assessment; the Breast Health Center at Kent, a collaboration with Women & Infants Hospital; The Spaulding Rehabilitation Center at Kent, offering inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; the state’s only 24-hour emergency hyperbaric oxygen facility; a CARF-accredited stroke center; and an ambulatory surgery center.

Rhode Island is abundant in cultural and recreational amenities with over 400 miles of coastline, many museums and performing arts centers, award-winning restaurants, and top universities. Within Rhode Island there are excellent urban, suburban, coastal, and rural living options all within a short drive of Providence. Rhode Island also provides convenient access to Boston (1 hour) and New York (3 hours) by train or car, plus access to the mountains of New England and the beaches of Block Island, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard within an hour or two. Rhode Island’s airport was named #2 in the country by Conde Nast Traveler in 2023, with many destinations offered and unbeatable convenience. Whether you are in the mood to stay home or get away, Rhode Island has you covered.

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.