Hospitalist Medical Director

An exciting permanent, full-time Hospitalist Medical Director position is available in Palm Beach County, Florida, featuring a balanced mix of 70-75% clinical and 25-30% administrative responsibilities. In this role, you will oversee daily operations of the hospitalist program, manage a team of physicians and APPs, and drive quality initiatives within a community hospital setting. The position offers a Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no procedures or codes required, backed by an in-house intensivist team.

Practice Info

• Community hospital ( 250 beds)
• Established hospitalist team: 10 daytime physicians, 2 nocturnists, plus APP support
• EMR: EPIC
• Daily census ranges from 60-90
• No procedures required
• No codes or rapid responses (covered by intensivist team)
• Intensivist group in-house 24/7 managing ICU, rapids, stroke alerts, and codes

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the hospitalist program
• Manage a team of 12 physicians plus APPs
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality initiatives
• Coordinate with hospital leadership and other departments
• Focus on patient flow, efficiency, and resource utilization
• Mentor providers and ensure regulatory compliance

Compensation

• Competitive compensation (discussed directly with client)
• Generous referral fees

Benefits

• Employed position with full benefits
• 35 days PTO
• CME allowance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• 403(b) retirement plan

Shift & Schedule

• Permanent, full-time employed position
• Approximately 70-75% clinical and 25-30% administrative responsibilities
• Dedicated administrative time included
• Monday-Friday daytime schedule

Requirements

• MD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Florida medical license
• Prior hospitalist leadership/directorship experience required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills
• No visa sponsorship available