Medical Director-Hospital Medicine at HealthEcareers - Client

St. Josephs Health has an exciting opportunity for a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician to serve as Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program.This senior leadership opportunity offers a dynamic blend of clinical care and administrative oversight, working closely with the hospitalist team, nursing, and non-clinical staff to optimize care for all admitted patients. This is a 1.0 FTE position with approximately 85% administrative and 15% clinical responsibilities, offering a unique balance of direct patient care and program leadership. The role averages roughly 40-50 hours per week and provides the chance to shape the strategic direction, growth, efficiency, and quality of the hospitalist program. St. Josephs Health is a community-based hospital 400+ bed facility with 24/7 intensivist coverage operating under a closed ICU model. RESPONSIBILITIESAs Medical Director, your key responsibilities will include:Providing overall leadership and direction for the St. Josephs Hospitalist Program and the Rome Memorial Hospitalist programOverseeing a team of approximately 50 cliniciansEnsuring compliance with hospital policies, mission, and valuesLeading quality and performance improvement initiativesParticipating in staffing, scheduling, and census managementProviding direct patient care when necessaryConducting regular team meetings with hospitalists and advanced practice providers (APPs)Mentoring and coaching team members in clinical quality, communication, and professionalismOverseeing onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of new providersParticipating in evaluations and annual performance reviews of the hospitalist teamPromoting interdisciplinary collaboration with the Emergency Department and other clinical servicesRepresenting the hospitalist program on hospital committees and quality teamsContributing to recruitment, retention, budgeting, and operational planning for the program QUALIFICATIONS:Board certified RECRUITMENT PACKAGE St. Josephs Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:Annual salary range: $325,000-$350,000 based on experienceStarting bonusMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMalpractice insurancePaid time off and CME allowance403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with employer matchLoan Forgiveness:As a non-profit organization, we offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced physician leader to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive health system.Compensation Information:$325000.00 / Annually - $350000.00 / Annually