Physician – Medical Director – Hospital Medicine - Close to the Fingerlakes region

St. Joseph’s Health has an exciting opportunity for a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician to serve as Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program.

This senior leadership opportunity offers a dynamic blend of clinical care and administrative oversight, working closely with the hospitalist team, nursing, and non-clinical staff to optimize care for all admitted patients. This is a 1.0 FTE position with approximately 85% administrative and 15% clinical responsibilities, offering a unique balance of direct patient care and program leadership. The role averages roughly 40–50 hours per week and provides the chance to shape the strategic direction, growth, efficiency, and quality of the hospitalist program. St. Joseph’s Health is a community-based hospital 400+ bed facility with 24/7 intensivist coverage operating under a closed ICU model.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced physician leader to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive health system.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Medical Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing overall leadership and direction for the St. Joseph’s Hospitalist Program and the Rome Memorial Hospitalist program
• Overseeing a team of approximately 50 clinicians
• Ensuring compliance with hospital policies, mission, and values
• Leading quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Participating in staffing, scheduling, and census management
• Providing direct patient care when necessary
• Conducting regular team meetings with hospitalists and advanced practice providers (APPs)
• Mentoring and coaching team members in clinical quality, communication, and professionalism
• Overseeing onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of new providers
• Participating in evaluations and annual performance reviews of the hospitalist team
• Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration with the Emergency Department and other clinical services
• Representing the hospitalist program on hospital committees and quality teams
• Contributing to recruitment, retention, budgeting, and operational planning for the program

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE:

St. Joseph’s Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Annual salary range: $325,000-$350,000 based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with employer match
• Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, we offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

 

About St. Joseph’s Health:

St. Joseph’s Health is a regional leader in healthcare delivery, committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care across Central New York. As part of a growing network of primary and specialty providers, we empower our teams to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.