Physician / Hospitalist / Massachusetts / Permanent / Site Hospitalist Medical Director - North[...]

Integrity Healthcare.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hospitalist Medical Director to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional patient care while optimizing clinical operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing hospitalist services, ensuring compliance with evidence-based guidelines, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to quality improvement, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and innovation in healthcare delivery, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills for diverse healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the hospitalist team, fostering collaboration.
• Ensure high-quality medical care, adhering to best practices and guidelines.
• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Quality Improvement

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Physician / Hospitalist / Massachusetts / Permanent / Site Hospitalist Medical Director - North of Boston, Massachusetts Job

Overview: Hospitalist Medical Director is a senior physician leader responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while driving strategic initiatives to optimize clinical operations. This role combines direct oversight of hospitalist services with cross-functional collaboration to align clinical practices with institutional goals. The Site Hospitalist Medical Director oversees the daily operations and clinical quality of the hospitalist service, ensuring alignment with evidence-based guidelines and organizational objectives. This role emphasizes reducing length of stay (LOS), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and direction to the hospitalist team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversee onboarding and professional development of hospitalist staff. Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations.
2. Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care, adhering to best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize clinical outcomes. Participate in direct patient care, maintaining a clinical presence and providing mentorship. Monitor daily census, staffing patterns, and patient flow metrics to identify LOS improvement opportunities. Lead monthly quality reviews of core measures (e.g., sepsis management, readmissions, HAPI rates). Partner with nursing leadership to resolve care coordination barriers and streamline discharge processes.
3. Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, care delivery, and operational efficiency. Monitor key performance metrics and implement strategies for improvement.
4. Administrative Duties: Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations. Facilitate communication between hospital administration and the hospitalist team. Develop annual LOS reduction targets through data analysis of DRG patterns and social determinants of health.
5. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the hospitalist program, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills for diverse healthcare teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making.