Hospitalist Program Medical Director

Sound Physicians; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians seeks a Medical Director in Aiken, South Carolina to lead hospital medicine with clinical oversight and strategic leadership. You will collaborate with hospital executives, physicians, and care teams to drive quality, patient experience, and operational excellence.

The role blends administrative duties with direct patient care, balancing clinical responsibilities with program development, staff recruitment, and provider engagement to build a high-performing team in a community

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in hospital medicine leadership roles.
• Program development and quality improvement experience preferred.
• H1B visa sponsorship available with dedicated in-house support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active clinical role caring for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with hospital executives, physician leaders, and service line partners to advance organizational goals and initiatives.
• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program.
• Drive efforts focused on quality improvement, patient experience, operational excellence, and physician engagement.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture among physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support the recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of hospital medicine providers.
• Champion best practices, clinical excellence, and continuous program improvement.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Hospitalist Leadership

Education

Board-certified in Family or Internal Medicine

Job description

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most as a Medical Director in Aiken, South Carolina

Bring better to the bedside in Aiken. In this role, you’ll combine clinical skill with purpose, delivering patient-centered care and driving performance in a supportive environment. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the resources to grow— while making a difference for patients and families every day.

Local Team Collaboration:

• At Aiken Regional Medical Center, our strong, collaborative team includes11 physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, a clinical performance nurse, and a practice manager.
• Our team works with Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Transitional Year residents.
• Partner with local Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine and Critical Care teams to deliver coordinated patient-centered care and smooth transitions across care settings.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified in family or internal medicine.
• Prior hospitalist medical director or leadership experience required.
• H1B visa sponsorship available with dedicated in-house visa, licensing, and credentialing support.

Scheduling:

• The schedule is split between administrative and clinical shifts, giving you a mix of clinical responsibilities and dedicated administrative time to support patient care and leadership or program development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an active clinical role caring for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with hospital executives, physician leaders, and service line partners to advance organizational goals and initiatives.
• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program.
• Drive efforts focused on quality improvement, patient experience, operational excellence, and physician engagement.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture among physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support the recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of hospital medicine providers.
• Champion best practices, clinical excellence, and continuous program improvement.

Living and Working in Aiken:

• Aiken, SC, is a charming and welcoming community known for its rich equestrian culture, picturesque landscapes, and Southern hospitality. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life, diverse recreational activities, and a strong sense of community, making Aiken an ideal place for those seeking a blend of small-town charm and cultural vibrancy. Aiken is also a commutable distance from Augusta, GA, and Lexington, SC.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits.