Hospitalist Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Cincinnati, OH

The System Medical Director, Hospitalists is a key clinical leader responsible for driving performance, quality, and strategic alignment across hospitalist programs within the health system. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care by providing tactical oversight and fostering a culture of clinical excellence. The Medical Director partners with administrative leaders, site medical directors, and hospital leadership to align hospitalist services with organizational goals and system-wide clinical strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Clinical Leadership

• Lead the implementation of system-wide hospitalist strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Serve as the clinical lead for hospitalist initiatives and service line development.
• Collaborate with administrative leaders on planning, performance, contracting, and service growth.

Clinical Best Practices & Quality Improvement

• Promote evidence-based practices and standardization of care across all hospitalist sites.
• Monitor key clinical metrics (e.g., readmissions, LOS, patient outcomes) and drive improvement efforts.
• Engage hospitalists in quality, safety, and value-based initiatives.

Physician Engagement & Leadership

• Foster a collaborative culture grounded in accountability, clinical excellence, and team-based care.
• Support the professional development and leadership of site-based medical directors.

Operational Collaboration

• Align clinical and operational goals in partnership with administrative and hospital leadership.
• Support integration across specialties, transitions of care, and value-based care strategies.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain an active clinical practice, preferably as a hospitalist, to remain grounded in daily operations.
• Serve as a role model in delivering high-quality care, professionalism, and patient experience.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification

• Active medical license in any U.S. state required; licensure in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, or South Carolina required if practicing clinically in those markets.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

Experience

• 5–7 years of hospitalist clinical experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a physician leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer).
• Proven track record in clinical quality improvement and healthcare operations.
• Experience with value-based care models and population health is preferred.

Working Conditions

• This is a remote position and may require travel to health system sites.
• The role involves a combination of administrative responsibilities and clinical practice.
• Flexibility in work hours may be needed to support clinical teams across different hospitals.

Interested candidates should contact and send their resume to:

Kasey Hoerst

Physician Sourcing Recruiter