**Job Description:**

The Medical Director of Hospital Medicine will assume a full-time leadership role during day shifts, overseeing and managing the Hospital Medicine team.

 Key responsibilities include:

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**Leadership & Oversight:** Direct the inpatient care delivery framework and monitor performance metrics to ensure optimal patient outcomes. - 

**Collaboration:** Work in close partnership with both administrative and clinical teams to implement evidence-based best practices. - 

**Quality Improvement:** Enhance the quality, safety, and operational efficiency of hospitalist services through continuous quality improvement initiatives. - 

**Regulatory Compliance:** 

Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory standards and internal hospital protocols. - 

**Human Resources Development:** Spearhead recruitment, retention, and training initiatives within the department to foster a high-performing team. - 

**Documentation:** Utilize Epic EMR for accurate documentation and workflow management. - 

**Work Hours:** This position requires approximately 40–50 hours per week with a Monday through Friday schedule. There are no weekend or on-call commitments.

**Candidate Specifications:**

- Candidates must possess experience in the field and be either Board Certified or genuinely Board Eligible (within two years of eligibility), as fresh graduates will not be considered. - 

**Mandatory Qualifications:**  - Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine - [REQUIRED]  

- Active New York Medical License or a commitment to obtain one - [REQUIRED]  

- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience - [REQUIRED]  

- At least 2 years of leadership experience within an acute care environment - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]

  - Unblemished malpractice and license history 

**Certification & Licensing Requirements:**

- Must hold the following certifications:  - ACLS  - BLS  

- Board Certification (or Board Eligibility)  - DEA  - PALS

**State License Requirements:**

- New York State Medical License is mandatory. Truly Board Eligible candidates must commit to achieve Board Certification within two years from their start date in the position.