Hospitalist - Physician at University Health/University Medicine Associates - University Health

Medical Director – Hospital Medicine - San Antonio, TX

University Health is seeking a  board-certified Internal Medicine physician to serve as Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at our new community hospital, University Health Palo Alto, opening in 2027.

This physician leader will provide clinical, operational, and quality oversight for the hospitalist program while partnering with hospital administration to deliver high-quality inpatient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and oversight for hospitalists
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and scheduling
• Standardize care processes, rounding models, and handoffs
• Oversee quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with ancillary services and hospital leadership
• Manage staffing plans, productivity, and resource utilization
• Participate in policy development, governance, and compliance activities

About University Health Palo Alto

University Health Palo Alto Hospital broke ground on January 18, 2024 and will open in 2027 with 166 beds, expanding to 286 beds. The campus will include a 24/7 emergency department, labor and delivery, NICU, inpatient units, and a connected 100,000-square-foot medical office building offering multispecialty care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation and annual incentive bonus
• Internal loan repayment program (not limited to HPSA areas)
• Employer-paid occurrence malpractice insurance
• Comprehensive medical benefits and retirement plans with employer match
• Annual professional expense allowance
• H-1B visa sponsorship available
• Excellent peer camaraderie
• Large metropolitan amenities with no state income tax

Join Us

This is a wonderful opportunity to help lead a hospital medicine program at a premier new community hospital. If you are a physician leader passionate about quality, teamwork, and innovation, we invite you to apply.