Hospitalist - Physician

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Regional Hospitalist Medical Director

The Regional Hospitalist Medical Director is responsible for providing strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for hospital medicine programs across five distinct markets. In guiding the site-specific medical directors, this leader ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, alignment with system organizational goals, and fosters collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to achieve clinical and operational excellence. This role requires dynamic leadership to develop and implement best practices, drive performance improvement, and advance the growth of hospital medicine services while adapting to the unique needs of each market within BJC East.

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 position is a 0.8 administrative position, with the remaining 0.2 clinical FTE spread across different 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 (BJCMG and HSO-specific) to align hospital medicine goals with broader 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, care standardization, and best practices across the service line.
• Serve as a resource for complex patient care issues and clinical decision-making, in partnership with site-specific BJCMG hospital medicine medical directors and other key BJC-East leaders.

Operational Management:

• In partnership with the Director of Hospital Medicine, oversee staffing models, provider schedules, and recruitment strategies to meet service demands.
• In partnership with the Director of Hospital Medicine, manage budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance for hospital medicine programs.
• Collaborate with market leaders and hospital administrators to address operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies

Team Leadership & Development:

• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for hospitalists and advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and engagement among providers.
• Act as a liaison between hospitalist teams, market leaders, and executive leadership.

Performance Metrics & Reporting:

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including length of stay, readmission rates, patient satisfaction, and provider productivity.
• Deliver regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, hospital administrators, and community partners.
• Represent the hospital medicine service line in BJCMG and system-level initiatives.
• Advocate for resources and policies to support the hospitalist workforce and enhance patient care.