Medical Director Physician

J.D. Hawkins & Associates; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a board-certified physician to lead a Hospital-at-Home program. This innovative role combines clinical care with leadership responsibilities, allowing for impactful patient connections and comprehensive care delivery. The position offers a competitive shift-based model, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

CME support

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional liability coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in acute inpatient care required.
• Leadership role overseeing clinical quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care via virtual or in-person visits.
• Overseeing clinical documentation and treatment plans.
• Driving program growth while maintaining clinical quality.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate Care

Clinical Documentation

Medication Management

Education

Board-Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Physician Opportunity: Hospital-at-Home Program

We are seeking a board-certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with acute inpatient care experience to lead a growing and innovative Hospital-at-Home program. This is an exciting leadership opportunity where patients receive hospital-level care within the comfort of their own homes. Most visits can be done virtually but about 20% at most are done in person.

Impact, Serve, and Transform Your Community

The Hospital-at-Home model allows you to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a unique setting. As a physician in this program, you'll have the chance to connect deeply with your patients and their families, bringing a personal touch to the care experience. This role offers the fulfillment of practicing medicine with close connections, impactful care, and the ability to transform lives.

Hospital-at-Home Physician Role

This position is an opportunity to join a growing team where you will oversee the clinical, quality, and safety components of inpatient care in both the home and virtual environments. Your role will be divided between delivering high-quality clinical care to acutely ill patients and leading the growth and development of the program. As the program expands, there will be continued opportunities for further leadership roles across the ministry.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing clinical care to acutely ill patients via virtual or in-person visits.
• 50% administrative and 50% clinical
• Overseeing clinical documentation, treatment plans, medication management, and providing medical direction.
• Supervising and collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Facilitating in-home diagnostics, point-of-care testing, and patient monitoring.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to advance the program's care model.
• Driving the growth of the program while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and safety.
• Performing daily patient care visits and completing all necessary clinical documentation and orders.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to identify patients suitable for the program and provide comprehensive care.

Position Highlights:

• Competitive, shift-based model (7 on/7 off)
• Hybrid role available for those interested in hospitalist medicine shifts!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and CME
• Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching options
• Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage