Medical Staff Services Director

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected nonprofit health system with 700+ beds is seeking an experienced Director of Medical Staff Services to lead a physician-facing function central to governance and patient care.

This leadership role oversees MEC coordination, credentialing and privileging, regulatory compliance, and physician relations across two hospital campuses. You will manage a five-person team and drive bylaws revisions and strategic education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Medical Staff Services in a large health system.
• Expertise in MEC processes, governance, bylaws, credentialing and privileging.
• Strong communication with physicians; CPMSM or CPCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Medical Staff Services across two hospital campuses.
• Oversee MEC coordination, medical staff committees and regulatory compliance.
• Drive credentialing, privileging and governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with VP Medical Affairs, executives, and legal counsel.
• Lead bylaws revision and physician education initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

MEC processes

Governance

Communication

Physician relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

MD-Staff experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

A respected nonprofit 700+ bed health system is seeking an experienced Director of Medical Staff Services to lead one of the organization's most important physician-facing functions.

This position offers the rare combination of an established team, a planned leadership transition and the opportunity to influence medical staff governance across an entire health system.

Position Overview

The Director will provide leadership for:

• Approximately 700 medical staff members
• Medical Staff Services across two hospital campuses
• A five-person team, including a Medical Staff Services Manager
• MEC coordination and medical staff committee activities
• Credentialing, privileging and regulatory compliance
• Physician relations and complex governance matters
• Completion of a major medical staff bylaws revision

What Makes This Role Different?

The Director will not be confined to an office managing credentialing files. This leader will work directly with the Vice President of Medical Affairs, senior executives, physician leaders and legal counsel.

The health system is also expanding its role in physician education through new residency and fellowship programs, creating additional visibility and long-term opportunity for Medical Staff Services.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven Medical Staff Services leadership in a large hospital or health system
• Expertise in MEC processes, governance, bylaws, credentialing and privileging
• Polished communication style and confidence with strong physician personalities
• CPMSM or CPCS strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree, MD-Staff experience and advanced Excel skills preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to $160,000 base salary (DOE), with flexibility for the right candidate
• Executive-level benefits package
• Transition support from the current Director