Site Hospitalist Medical Director - North of Boston, Massachusetts

Integrity; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Boston is seeking a Hospitalist Medical Director. This senior role focuses on ensuring high-quality patient care while managing hospitalist services and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a medical degree, and a commitment to quality improvement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $260,000 to $420,000.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills for diverse healthcare teams.
• Experience with quality improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and clinical quality of the hospitalist service.
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

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

Job description

Site Hospitalist Medical Director - North of Boston, Massachusetts

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• Role Overview: The 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 involves direct oversight of hospitalist services and cross-functional collaboration to align clinical practices with institutional goals.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily operations and clinical quality of the hospitalist service, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and organizational objectives.
• Focus on reducing length of stay (LOS), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

• Leadership and Management:
• Provide leadership and direction to the hospitalist team, promoting a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee onboarding and professional development of staff.
• Conduct team meetings and performance evaluations.

• Clinical Oversight:
• Ensure high-quality medical care, adhering to best practices and evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in direct patient care and mentorship.
• Monitor metrics like daily census, staffing, and patient flow to identify LOS improvement opportunities.
• Lead quality reviews of core measures (e.g., sepsis, readmissions, HAPI rates).
• Partner with nursing leadership to improve care coordination and discharge processes.

• Quality Improvement:
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.

• Administrative Duties:
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Facilitate communication between administration and the hospitalist team.
• Develop LOS reduction targets based on data analysis of DRG patterns and social determinants of health.

• Strategic Planning:
• Contribute to the development and growth of the hospitalist program aligned with the healthcare system's goals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation.

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

This position is full-time, senior-level (Director), in the healthcare industry, located in Boston, MA, with a salary range of $260,000 to $420,000.