Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Medical Director – Hospitalist Program
Location: Community Hospital
Hospital Size: 200 Licensed Beds

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hospitalist Medical Director to lead the hospital medicine team at our 200-bed inner city community hospital. This is a full-time position that includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities in a supportive, collegial environment with a collaborative medical staff and leadership team.

Hospitalist Program Structure

• Staffing Model (Restructuring Underway):

  • 2 Physician Shifts Daily:

    • Day: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

    • Night: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM

  • 1 APC Shift Daily: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • Total of 36 hours of daily hospitalist coverage

• ICU Status: Closed ICU

• ICU Coverage:

  • Tele-ICU coverage from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Hospitalists are responsible for:

    • Intubations

    • Central lines (rare; vascular surgery available on-site 8 AM – 4 PM and often assists)

  • 24-hour anesthesia availability for backup

Schedule and Compensation

• Clinical Commitment: 12 clinical shifts per month

• Administrative Time: 40 hours/month

• Time Off: 5 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Compensation: Inclusive of medical director stipend

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive Aetna health insurance provided – considered a strong, reliable plan

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient care as part of the hospitalist team

• Oversee and optimize day-to-day operations of the hospitalist program

• Serve as the clinical and operational liaison between hospital administration and hospitalist staff

• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met

• Participate in performance improvement and case review initiatives

• Facilitate staffing and schedule oversight in collaboration with administrative leadership

• Mentor hospitalists and APCs, promoting professional development and engagement

• Coordinate with specialists and ancillary services to improve care delivery

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Minimum of 3–5 years hospitalist experience, with prior leadership experience preferred

• Strong communication and team-building skills

• Comfortable with ICU-level care, including airway management and procedures

• Familiar with Tele-ICU operations and collaborative specialty care

Location: Surrounding area - Essex County: Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington

12 Clinical Shifts per month
40 hours administrative time per month
Must Lead 1-2 committees (1 being peer review committee)