Hospitalist Physician

RecruitWell; Florida; On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 35 days

CME allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

403(b) plan

Job summary

RecruitWell seeks a Hospitalist Medical Director for a Palm Beach County community hospital (250 beds). The role blends clinical leadership with administration, about 70–75% clinical and 25–30% administrative, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

Lead a team of 12 physicians and APPs, oversee daily operations, develop protocols and quality initiatives, and coordinate with hospital leadership on patient flow and resource use. EPIC is the EMR.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Florida medical license.
• Prior hospitalist leadership/directorship experience required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the hospitalist program.
• Manage a team of 12 physicians plus APPs.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality initiatives.
• Coordinate with hospital leadership and other departments.
• Focus on patient flow, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Mentor providers and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD or DO

Board cert IM

Board cert FM

FL medical license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Palm Beach County, Florida - Hospitalist Medical Director Job

Clinical Role:

• Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees
• Permanent, full-time employed position
• Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine hospitalist
• Medical Director role - prior leadership experience required
• Reason for need: physician resignation
• Daily census ranges from 60-90
• No procedures required
• No codes or rapid responses (covered by intensivist team)
• Intensivist group in-house 24/7 managing ICU, rapids, stroke alerts, and codes
• Approximately 70-75% clinical and 25-30% administrative responsibilities
• Dedicated administrative time included
• Monday-Friday daytime schedule

Leadership & Program Overview:

• Oversee daily operations of the hospitalist program
• Manage a team of 12 physicians plus APPs
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality initiatives
• Coordinate with hospital leadership and other departments
• Focus on patient flow, efficiency, and resource utilization
• Mentor providers and ensure regulatory compliance

Practice Setting:

• Community hospital ( 250 beds)
• Established hospitalist team: 10 daytime physicians, 2 nocturnists, plus APP support
• EMR: EPIC

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Florida medical license
• Prior hospitalist leadership/directorship experience required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills
• No visa sponsorship available

Organization Information:

• Employed position with full benefits
• 35 days PTO
• CME allowance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive compensation (discussed directly with client)

Area Information - Palm Beach County, Florida:

• Palm Beach County offers a high quality of life with beautiful beaches, warm weather, and year-round outdoor activities.
• Located near Jupiter, known for its coastal charm, boating, and golf courses.
• Approximately 30 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport, providing convenient travel access.
• The area is affluent with excellent schools, upscale communities, and strong healthcare infrastructure.
• Home to Major League Baseball Spring Training, plus a wide range of dining, entertainment, and cultural options.