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Hospital Medicine Program Medical Director | Easy Drive To Des Moines!

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Market-competitive compensation
bonus incentives
Monthly stipend
H1B visa sponsorship
In-house visa specialists
Licensing support
Credentialing support

Job Description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering community wellness. Serving the local population with a wide range of medical services, Mercy Medical Center has earned a reputation for its dedication to high-quality healthcare delivery and collaborative practice among healthcare professionals. The hospital values its close partnerships with physicians, nurses, and specialists to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Established as a trusted facility in the Cedar Rapids region, Mercy Medical Center supports both professional growth for its employees and engagement with the diverse community it serves.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Hospitalist Program Medical Director to join our team in a dual clinical and leadership role. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead a dedicated team of 14 physicians and 8 advanced practice providers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding hospital medicine initiatives and enhancing patient care through effective collaboration with hospital leadership and clinical staff. As a program medical director, you will be instrumental in shaping clinical protocols, improving quality metrics, and fostering a culture of excellence within the hospitalist team. This role combines the rewarding responsibilities of clinical practice with strategic leadership, providing protected administrative time alongside clinical shifts. We offer a market-competitive compensation package with bonus incentives and a monthly stipend. Additionally, our program is supportive of international candidates, sponsoring H1B visas and providing comprehensive visa and credentialing assistance. Working in Cedar Rapids, you will also benefit from living in a vibrant Midwestern city with a rich cultural diversity influenced by major employers like Collins Aerospace and Transamerica, as well as proximity to the University of Iowa. This environment offers both professional and personal fulfillment, making it an inviting place to advance your medical career and connect with a welcoming community.

Job Requirements

  • Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine
  • Minimum of two years leadership experience in hospital medicine
  • Ability to work 8 clinical shifts per month
  • Availability for 84 hours a month of protected administrative time
  • Willingness to collaborate with hospital staff and leadership
  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Communication and leadership skills
  • Support for H1B visa sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine
  • Minimum of two years of hospital medicine leadership experience in an Associate Medical Director or Director-level role
  • Experience in clinical and administrative leadership
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills
  • Proven ability to meet quality and care delivery goals
  • Experience working with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to sponsor H1B visa candidates

Job Duties

  • Provide oversight and leadership to a team of seasoned providers
  • Collaborate with both Sound Physicians leaders, as well as hospital leaders, in meeting key goals in care delivery and quality metrics
  • Manage clinical and administrative scheduling with 8 clinical shifts per month
  • Develop and implement hospital medicine initiatives to improve patient outcomes
  • Foster a collaborative environment with nurses and hospital specialists
  • Serve as a trusted consultant on hospital-wide initiatives
  • Support and mentor hospitalist team members

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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