Inpatient Capacity & Throughput Medical Director

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Medical Director of Inpatient Clinical Operations (0.2 FTE) to optimize capacity and clinical throughput. The role reports to the Vice Chair of Inpatient Clinical Operations within the Department of Medicine and collaborates with MGB leadership across AMCs.

The position emphasizes improving patient flow, LOS, and discharge processes, with strong emphasis on cross-system alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with significant combination of clinical and administrative experience and board-certified in specialty.
• Advanced business or healthcare administration degree desirable but not required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership with proven leadership and management skills.
• Capable of working in a complex academic medical center as part of a large integrated delivery system.
• Skilled communicator and team-builder with interpersonal strengths.

Responsibilities

• Optimize capacity, clinical throughput, and cross-system alignment under the Vice Chair of Inpatient Clinical Operations.
• Engage with Unit Medical Directors, ED leadership, and nursing/case management teams to improve workflows.
• Collaborate with PTAC, admitting, and OC MO on inpatient capacity initiatives.
• Represent the department in leadership assemblies and governance meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Team-building

Experience in MGB system

Education

MD/DO degree

Board-certified in specialty

Healthcare administration degree

Job description

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Medical Director of Inpatient Clinical Operations (0.2 FTE) to optimize capacity and clinical throughput. The role reports to the Vice Chair of Inpatient Clinical Operations within the Department of Medicine and collaborates with MGB leadership across AMCs.

The position emphasizes improving patient flow, LOS, and discharge processes, with strong emphasis on cross-system alignment and stakeholder engagement.