Medical Director Hospital Medicine

Overview

Peace Health is seeking a highly experienced and collaborative physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospitalist Services at Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend
, a regional referral center serving communities across Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley and beyond.

This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a large, mature hospitalist program with strong operational and administrative support while shaping quality, strategy, and culture at a premier medical center.

• Competitive Compensation
• 0.8 FTE Medical Director: $330,400
• 0.2 FTE Clinical Hospitalist: $75,080.40
• Total Annual Compensation: $

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME reimbursement with protected CME time
• Relocation assistance
• Employment bonus

As Medical Director of Hospitalist Services, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership for a high‑performing team of 55+ hospitalists at a busy regional referral center
, supported by a robust leadership infrastructure. You will:

• Lead clinical quality, safety, efficiency, and service excellence across the hospitalist program
• Foster physician engagement, mentorship, and a collaborative, high‑trust culture
• Partner closely with operational, nursing, and physician leaders to advance care standards and system‑wide improvement initiatives
• Contribute to program strategy, growth, and financial performance
• Play an active role in hospitalist recruitment, onboarding, and retention

• Supported by a full‑time Administrative Director, Associate Medical Director, and two dedicated Program Specialist staff
• Reports directly to the Medical Center Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Our hospitalist program is known for being:

• Experienced and collaborative — a mature, well‑established group committed to excellence
• Patient‑centered — focused on safe, individualized, and compassionate inpatient care
• Supportive and collegial — emphasizing teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous improvement
• Innovative and adaptable — engaged in evidence‑based practice and quality initiatives

Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center at River Bend is a regional referral center featuring:

• Level II Trauma Center
• DNV‑Certified Comprehensive Stroke Program
• Comprehensive ICU with 24/7 in‑house Intensivist physician coverage
• A modern, purpose‑built facility designed to optimize patient safety, clinical outcomes, and physician workflows
• Strong institutional commitment to physician leadership, quality, and collaboration

• Minimum 5 years of physician leadership experience managing a moderate to large group (20+ providers)
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, operational efficiency, and care standardization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, relationship‑driven leadership style
• Ability to inspire accountability, engagement, and professional growth

Kylie Holton
Physician & Clinician Recruiter
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Located in Oregon’s scenic Willamette Valley
, Springfield offers:

• Easy access to rivers, mountains, and year‑round outdoor recreation
• A vibrant food, arts, and culture scene
• Close proximity to Eugene and the University of Oregon
• An exceptional quality of life in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most desirable regions

• MD or DO (or foreign equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME‑ or AOA‑accredited U.S. Internal Medicine Residency or RCPSC‑accredited Canadian Internal Medicine Residency
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
• Unrestricted (or eligible) Oregon medical license
• BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days of hire