Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Hospitalist Medical Director Opportunity in Missouri Joplin, MoFull timeAn advanced and modern healthcare facility located in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician to serve as Hospitalist Medical Director. This leadership opportunity balances clinical care with administrative oversight in a supportive, collegial environment. Position Highlights : Oversee a team of 20 Hospitalists including day rounders, swing shift, and nocturnists on a 7-on / 7-off schedule Provide leadership for 1 Advanced Practice Provider (with 2 additional APPs being recruited) Role includes 75% clinical (hospitalist) and 25% administrative duties Minimum of 10 clinical shifts / month plus approximately 60 admin hours / month Access to Epic EMR and Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) voice assistant for documentation Closed ICU with 24 / 7 intensivist coverage and E-ICU virtual monitoring All private patient rooms and robust specialty support Teaching opportunities availableCompensation & Benefits : Competitive hourly rate for administrative duties and shift rate for clinical work \$50,000 commencement bonus \$10,000 relocation assistance \$5,000 annual CME allowance Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) / 403(b) retirement plans Occurrence-based malpractice coverage Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a not-for-profit employerFacility Overview : State-of-the-art facility offering the latest technologies in patient care Full range of services including : Telemedicine Birthing Center Level II Trauma Emergency Department Accredited Cancer Center Sophisticated ICU and NICU Private rooms for all patients Durable storm-hardened construction for safety and resilienceLiving in Joplin, Missouri : Located in the scenic Ozarks of Southwest Missouri Low cost of living and excellent quality of life Greater Joplin Area population : 75,000, expanding to 200,000 during the day Convenient 5 10 minute commutes to hospital from safe and affordable neighborhoods Outdoor lifestyle with access to : Golf (1 private, 3 public courses) Hiking, biking, running trails Kayaking, boating, and fishing on nearby lakes and streams Excellent PreK-12 public, private, and parochial school options Local higher education institutions and a medical school with over 160 students annually A new dental school opening soon Air travel access via : Local airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver Regional airports in Springfield, MO, and Bentonville, AR (under 1 hour) Tulsa International Airport (90 minutes away)