Lead Hospitalist

Tal Healthcare; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 260.000 - 350.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tal Healthcare is assisting a well-established community hospital in Brooklyn to recruit a Lead Hospitalist who will spearhead program growth and modernization, elevating clinical practice and administrative leadership.

The role focuses on building a high-performing hospitalist program, guiding scheduling, quality metrics, and transitions of care, with an eye toward teaching and expansion into higher-acuity services.

Qualifikationen

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum of 4 years hospitalist experience.
• Proven ability to improve coverage models and discharge processes.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Teaching or residency program involvement possible in the future.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the hospitalist program, including scheduling, quality metrics, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee hospitalist scheduling, ensuring efficient coverage aligned with operational goals.
• Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives focusing on length of stay, readmission rates, and other hospital metrics.
• Coordinate discharges and care transitions in partnership with outpatient practices.
• Support program expansion into higher acuity services and potential residency or teaching development.
• Maintain minimal administrative duties (~10%), focusing predominantly on clinical leadership and program advancement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Quality improvement

Hospitalist scheduling

Strategy development

Communication

Ausbildung

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Our client, a well-established community hospital in Brooklyn serving a diverse population, is hiring a

Job Description

Our client, a well-established community hospital in Brooklyn serving a diverse population, is hiring a Lead Hospitalist to spearhead program growth and modernization initiatives. This role is vital for elevating clinical practices, administrative leadership, and expanding acute care services within a smaller community hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the hospitalist program, including scheduling, quality metrics, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee hospitalist scheduling, ensuring efficient coverage aligned with operational goals.
• Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives focusing on length of stay, readmission rates, and other hospital metrics.
• Coordinate discharges and care transitions in partnership with outpatient practices.
• Support program expansion into higher acuity services and potential residency or teaching development.
• Maintain minimal administrative duties (~10%), focusing predominantly on clinical leadership and program advancement.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum of 4 years hospitalist experience, preferably within established programs.
• Proven ability to improve coverage models, standardize workflows, and optimize discharge processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a builder/optimizer mindset.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement projects and care transition management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with clinical staff and administration.
• Ability to work Mon–Fri schedule with one weekend per month; additional weekends optional with extra compensation.
• Willingness to participate in occasional hospital duties and quality meetings.
• Possibility of involvement in teaching/residency programs in the future.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking hospitalist seeking to lead a dynamic, evolving clinical environment with room for growth and development. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient care and program excellence.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.