Regional Hospitalist Medicine Director - BJC Medical Group
This role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for hospital medicine programs across five markets in BJC East. Reporting to executive leadership and guiding site-specific medical directors, the Regional Hospitalist Medical Director focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with system goals, and fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to achieve clinical and operational excellence. The position requires leadership to develop and implement best practices, drive performance improvement, and advance the growth of hospital medicine services.
Work Environment
This position requires frequent travel between local markets and facilities. Flexibility to adapt to diverse operational needs and market dynamics is essential. This is a 0.8 administrative position with 0.2 clinical FTE spread across markets.
Experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in hospital medicine, with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
- Proven ability to manage multi-site or multi-market operations effectively.
- Demonstrated success in quality improvement, clinical program development, and team leadership and change management.
- Experience in graduate medical education programs preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to balance clinical and operational responsibilities effectively.
- Adept at fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement a strategic vision for hospital medicine services across the assigned markets. Collaborate with executive leadership to align goals with organizational objectives. Identify opportunities for service line growth, market expansion, and program development. Oversee integration of innovative care models, including telemedicine and other technologies.
- Clinical Oversight : Ensure clinical excellence and adherence to evidence-based protocols across all sites. Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, and performance standards, driving continuous improvement. Champion patient safety and care standardization. Serve as a resource for complex patient care issues in partnership with site-specific hospital medicine directors and other leaders.
- Operational Management : Oversee staffing models, provider schedules, recruitment strategies, budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance for hospital medicine programs. Ensure regulatory compliance and policy adherence.
- Team Leadership & Development : Provide mentorship and professional development for hospitalists and APPs. Foster collaboration, accountability, and engagement among providers. Act as a liaison between hospitalist teams and leadership.
- Performance Metrics & Reporting : Track KPIs (length of stay, readmission rates, patient satisfaction, provider productivity). Deliver regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Build relationships with providers, hospital administrators, and community partners. Represent hospital medicine in system-wide initiatives and advocate for resources to support the workforce and patient care.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education : Doctorate-Medicine
- Licenses & Certifications : Board eligible or board certified in practicing specialty; Licensed Physician
- Experience : Leadership or supervisory experience preferred; 2-5 years preferred for certain roles
Benefits & Additional Information
- BJC Total Rewards: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance; disability insurance; retirement plan with company match; tuition assistance; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; adoption assistance.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs. This description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
For questions and further details, please reach out to Amy Taylor at
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