Hospitalist Section Chief — Lead Clinical & Ops

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Paid time off

Federal health insurance

Retirement / 401K

Job summary

The Section Chief Hospitalist at Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville oversees the Hospitalist Program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care in compliance with VA and regulatory requirements. The role combines clinical leadership with operational management to deliver efficient medical services.

It requires directing staff, coordinating with Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and other services, and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• MD or DO degree from an approved school.
• VA or federal hospital experience preferred; leadership experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct inpatient care as attending physician on the hospitalist service.
• Lead the hospitalist team including staff physicians and residents.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and protocols to optimize care.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital Medicine

Team coordination

Policy development

Mentoring

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Tools

CPRS

Job description

The Section Chief Hospitalist at Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville oversees the Hospitalist Program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care in compliance with VA and regulatory requirements. The role combines clinical leadership with operational management to deliver efficient medical services.

It requires directing staff, coordinating with Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and other services, and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and