Site Hospitalist Medical Director

Lawrence General Hospital; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence General Hospital seeks a Site Hospitalist Medical Director to oversee hospitalist services, ensuring high-quality patient care and strategic operational initiatives. This leadership role involves clinical oversight, quality improvement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the hospitalist team.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality medical care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational

Education

MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

The Site 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Provide leadership and direction to the hospitalist team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the onboarding, and professional development of hospitalist staff.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations.
• 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 to team members.
  • 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.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing patient safety, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics, implementing strategies to address areas for improvement.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • 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.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the hospitalist program in alignment with the goals of the healthcare system.
  • Identify opportunities for program growth and innovation.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• All new employees are required to attend New Employee Orientation, to include the safety topic, and must complete the annual Safety Training.
• Uses all equipment in a safe manner.
• Identifies and reports all safety hazards throughout the Hospital.
• Reports injuries and accidents and/or errors to patients and visitors in a timely manner.
• Completes and forwards an Incident Report when indicated using the Hospital’s reporting system.
• Responds to fires and/or fire drills using the appropriate procedure.
• Follows the Tobacco Free Environment Policy.
• Manages waste and hazardous materials in the proper manner.
• Uses the Safety Data Sheets when needed.
• Performs appropriately in actual or simulated Internal Emergency Preparedness episodes.
• Performs appropriately in actual or simulated External Emergency Preparedness episodes.
• Uses proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.

QUALITY/PATIENT SAFETY/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

• Strives to exceed Quality and Safety benchmarks quarterly and annually, as established from the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Abides by service, quality, safety and productivity standards.
• Supports the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Culture Survey and the Implementation of Improvements, as indicated in the AOP. Develops action plans as required.
• Identifies problems/issues/risks and formulates effective solutions to mitigate them. Uses Hospital notification system for reporting such problems/issues/risks.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities such as Root Cause Analysis or Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA) when appropriate and required.
• Implements solutions borne out of a Root Cause Analysis or HFMEA when appropriate.
• Leverages the Lean methodology to document and continually improve processes when applicable.

SECURITY

• Assumes responsibility for a clean and safe work environment.
• Wears one’s Identification Badge at all times while at work.
• Adheres to policies relating to computer security.

PATIENTS RIGHTS, CONFIDENTIALITY & ETHICS

• Maintains patients’ rights, privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including those relating to diagnosis and patient records.
• Promotes and employs ethical actions at all times with patient’s families and others.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

• Performs as a team member utilizing the LGH values of quality, service, integrity and compassion.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications and interactions in a cooperative, positive and professional manner as dictated by the Hospital’s Service Excellence 7 Standards of Behavior.

COMPETENCY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Identifies and communicates learning, competency and personal development needs to the supervisor.
• Actively identifies and participates in educational activities that meet one’s educational needs, as approved by the supervisor.
• Uses newly found knowledge and skills in one’s role.

AGE RELATED COMMUNICATION & SAFETY

• Communicates in a manner appropriate and respectful to the comprehension level of the patient and/or family.
• Maintains a safe environment specific to the age group served.

INFECTION CONTROL

• Follows standard of universal precautions and use of appropriate personal protection equipment.
• Works to reduce the risk of health care acquired infections through compliance with current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) hand hygiene guidelines.
• Standard Precautions area utilized during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials, when necessary.
• Is knowledgeable of and demonstrates compliance with all National Patient Safety Goals in preventing healthcare acquired infections.
• Adheres to infection control and safety policies.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

• Maintains the responsibility for punctuality and attendance to ensure optimal operation of the department.
• Meets Hospital attendance policy as defined in the Hospital policy manual.
• When an unscheduled absence from work is necessary, the department is notified according to department policy.
• Submits requests for Paid Time Off, days off, etc. in accordance with department policy.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making.