Hospitalist Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hospitalist Medical Director to oversee the Colorado Springs hospital medicine system. This pivotal role combines leadership and clinical responsibilities, focusing on patient safety, quality measures, and operational efficiency. You will lead a regional team, manage finances, and enhance patient experience through data-driven initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctorate in Medicine, a current medical license, and a track record in quality patient care and recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine required with a current medical license in Colorado.
• Expertise in clinical practice and proven performance in patient care quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional team of physicians and APPs.
• Oversee operations including recruitment, finances, and patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Practice Expertise

Quality Assurance

Recruitment and Retention

Budgeting

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO)

Job description

Overview

As the Hospitalist Medical Director for CommonSpirit Medical Group, you will oversee the Colorado Springs hospital medicine system. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, and is a 1.0 FTE role (comprising 0.6 FTE administrative and 0.4 FTE clinical).

Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and management of the regional team, including physicians, APPs, and physician site leaders.
2. Oversee regional operations, including recruiting and onboarding doctors and advanced practice providers, managing program finances, human resources, and scheduling processes.
3. Focus on patient safety, patient experience, and quality measures across hospitals in the region.
4. Serve as a liaison between hospital medicine leadership and local entities.

Patient Care/Outcomes

• Apply expertise in best practice guidelines to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Participate in initiatives and workgroups aimed at improving patient safety and experience.
• Review and analyze data to develop action plans for quality, safety, and patient experience improvements.

Human Resources

• Lead recruitment of physicians and APPs within the region.
• Collaborate with hospital medicine leadership at system and local levels for onboarding.
• Manage human resource interventions in partnership with site leads and HR teams.
• Review staffing models and needs at local facilities.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams and Site Leads to manage clinical schedules according to norms.

Finance and Operations

• Work with the Executive Medical Director and CMG finance team on financial goals.
• Review financial data and collaborate on optimizing efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
• Participate in workgroups focused on operational opportunities like LOS and readmissions.

Additional Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly operations meetings with hospital executive teams.
• Support and contribute to monthly hospital medicine team meetings.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities in patient safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop leadership for facility-based Site Leads and Hospitalists.

Qualifications

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Doctorate (MD or DO) in Medicine.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in Colorado.
• Subject matter expertise in clinical practice for the market.
• Proven performance in quality and efficiency of patient care and operations.
• Experience in talent recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Ability to lead and adapt in a changing environment.
• Experience with budgeting and Quality Assurance in a physician practice.
• Preferred: Affiliation with CommonSpirit for over one year.