Hospital Medicine - Lead NP / Lead PA

• 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 hospital’s 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.