Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Company: Inspire Healthcare
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Overview: - 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 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. Qualifications: - 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.

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