Hospital Medicine - Medical Director - Physician

About the Role

St. Josephs Health is seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician to serve as the Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program. This senior leadership opportunity offers a dynamic blend of clinical care and administrative oversight, designed for a physician who wishes to shape the strategic direction, growth, efficiency, and quality of the hospitalist program.

Working closely with the hospitalist team, nursing, and non-clinical staff, you will optimize care for all admitted patients. This is a 1.0 FTE position with approximately 85% administrative and 15% clinical responsibilities, offering a unique balance of direct patient care and program leadership. The role averages roughly 40-50 hours per week and involves overseeing a team of approximately 50 clinicians across the St. Josephs Hospitalist Program and the Rome Memorial Hospitalist program.

St. Josephs Health is a community-based hospital with over 400 beds, operating under a closed ICU model with 24/7 intensivist coverage. This position provides the chance to lead quality and performance improvement initiatives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration with the Emergency Department and other clinical services, and represent the hospitalist program on hospital committees.

Why Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced physician leader to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive health system. You will have the chance to mentor and coach team members in clinical quality, communication, and professionalism, while contributing to recruitment, retention, and operational planning. The role ensures compliance with hospital policies, mission, and values while promoting a culture of excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Josephs Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.