Hospital Medicine - Physician

• New hospital leadership investing in clinician and patient experience
• Change in hospitalist coverage with dedicated rounding and admitting clinicians to maximize efficiency and work-life balance
• Level 1 Trauma Center, 590 beds
• 7 on; 7 off scheduling for full-time
• 5 Physicians, 3 NP / PA rounding 7a-7p
• 1 Physician, 1 NP / PA admitter swing shift
• 1 Physician, 1 NP / PA night shift 7p-7a
• Physicians-Internal Medicine and Family Medicine trained
• Open ICU, SCP staffs intensivist program
• Participate in rapid response team
• Full sub-specialty support
• Competitive stipend for Medical Director, as well as additional training and growth opportunities
• Paid malpractice with unlimited tail coverage
• EMR : Meditech Medical Director - Hospital Medicine

Location :

Research Medical Center-Kansas City, MO Position Overview : We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to oversee our Hospital Medicine program at Research Medical Center.

This role offers dedicated administrative time in addition to a reduced clinical shift commitment, providing strategic oversight to a team of over 25 clinicians, including both MDs and APPs.

Competitive compensation includes a stipend for leadership responsibilities, clinical compensation, full benefits, and malpractice coverage.

Key Responsibilities :

• Clinical and Non-Clinical Oversight : Manage and support all activities within the hospitalist (HM) program.
• Team Leadership : Foster a culture of high performance and excellent patient care.
• Engagement : Ensure hospitalists are engaged and aligned with the hospitals quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Strategic Direction : Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership for the Hospital Medicine program.
• Quality Improvement : Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives.
• Best Practices : Ensure adherence to best practices and national quality standards.
• Recruitment and Mentorship : Recruit, onboard, and mentor hospitalist physicians.
• Collaboration : Foster collaboration and communication between hospitalists, other departments, and administration.
• Patient-Centered Care : Champion patient-centered care and advocate for patient needs.
• Committee Representation : Represent the Hospital Medicine program on hospital committees.
• Performance Improvement : Participate in performance improvement activities and data analysis.
• Continuous Learning : Stay up to date on the latest advancements in Hospital Medicine. Qualifications :
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of one year of Medical Leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Experience in quality improvement and performance management.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for patient care and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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