JOB SUMMARY: The Site 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. DUTIES AND 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. GENERAL COMPETENCIES: ENVIRONMENT OF CARE (SAFETY) + All new employees are required to attend New Employee Orientation, to include the safety topic, and must complete the annual Safety Training. + Uses all equipment in a safe manner. + Identifies and reports all safety hazards throughout the Hospital. + Reports injuries and accidents and/or errors to patients and visitors in a timely manner. + Completes and forwards an Incident Report when indicated using the Hospital’s reporting system. + Responds to fires and/or fire drills using the appropriate procedure. + Follows the Tobacco Free Environment Policy. + Manages waste and hazardous materials in the proper manner. + Uses the Safety Data Sheets when needed. + Performs appropriately in actual or simulated Internal Emergency Preparedness episodes. + Performs appropriately in actual or simulated External Emergency Preparedness episodes. + Uses proper body mechanics and lifting techniques. QUALITY/PATIENT SAFETY/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT + Strives to exceed Quality and Safety benchmarks quarterly and annually, as established from the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). + Abides by service, quality, safety and productivity standards. + Supports the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Culture Survey and the Implementation of Improvements, as indicated in the AOP. Develops action plans as required. + Identifies problems/issues/risks and formulates effective solutions to mitigate them. Uses Hospital notification system for reporting such problems/issues/risks. + Participates in Performance Improvement activities such as Root Cause Analysis or Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA) when appropriate and required. + Implements solutions borne out of a Root Cause Analysis or HFMEA when appropriate. + Leverages the Lean methodology to document and continually improve processes when applicable. SECURITY + Assumes responsibility for a clean and safe work environment. + Wears one’s Identification Badge at all times while at work. + Adheres to policies relating to computer security. PATIENTS RIGHTS, CONFIDENTIALITY & ETHICS + Maintains patients’ rights, privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including those relating to diagnosis and patient records. + Promotes and employs ethical actions at all times with patient’s families and others. + Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program. SERVICE EXCELLENCE + Performs as a team member utilizing the LGH values of quality, service, integrity and compassion. + Demonstrates excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications and interactions in a cooperative, positive and professional manner as dictated by the Hospital’s Service Excellence 7 Standards of Behavior. COMPETENCY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT + Identifies and communicates learning, competency and personal development needs to the supervisor. + Actively identifies and participates in educational activities that meet one’s educational needs, as approved by the supervisor. + Uses newly found knowledge and skills in one’s role. AGE RELATED COMMUNICATION & SAFETY + Communicates in a manner appropriate and respectful to the comprehension level of the patient and/or family. + Maintains a safe environment specific to the age group served. INFECTION CONTROL + Follows standard of universal precautions and use of appropriate personal protection equipment. + Works to reduce the risk of health care acquired infections through compliance with current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) hand hygiene guidelines. + Standard Precautions area utilized during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials, when necessary. + Is knowledgeable of and demonstrates compliance with all National Patient Safety Goals in preventing healthcare acquired infections. + Adheres to infection control and safety policies. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY + Maintains the responsibility for punctuality and attendance to ensure optimal operation of the department. + Meets Hospital attendance policy as defined in the Hospital policy manual. + When an unscheduled absence from work is necessary, the department is notified according to department policy. + Submits requests for Paid Time Off, days off, etc. in accordance with department policy. EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE: Required: + 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.