Assistant Medical Director of Hospital Medicine

Job description

Location:
Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut is a vibrant city with a rich historical heritage and a thriving healthcare community, making it an ideal destination for medical professionals seeking career growth. As the state capital, Hartford offers a diverse cultural scene, excellent dining, and easy access to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Boston.

Facility:
This facility is part of the largest integrated health care system in Connecticut, encompassing seven hospitals, a large multi-specialty medical group, the largest behavioral health network in Connecticut, senior care services, and a rehabilitation network. The organization offers a clinically advanced and stimulating work environment with over 40,000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional patient care every day.

Opportunity:
Physician - Hospital Medicine

Job Details:

• Serve as Assistant Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, acting as a key member of the leadership team alongside the Practice Manager, Division Director, and administrative staff
• Participate in Administrator on Call rotation, serving as the primary clinical and administrative point of contact for providers and hospital administration
• Review cases from a clinical care management and quality standpoint, including reviewing pertinent risk documentation and promoting safe, quality care delivery
• Support provider staff with challenging patient cases and provide performance feedback as needed
• Work with patient advocates to facilitate patient concern issues and assist with grievances
• Participate in divisional HR-related issues, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new staff
• Attend divisional meetings related to operations, scheduling, and staffing
• Participate in running morning huddles and attend unit progression rounds while supporting the unit lead model
• Mentor new hires and support growth and leadership opportunities within the division
• Participate in meetings external to the division, including medicine cabinet, hospitalist council, and workgroups directly affecting hospitalist workflow
• Guide staff in adherence to applicable standards of care, practice, and organizational expectations
• Establish, evaluate, and monitor care processes, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate hospital resource utilization
• Provide clinical responsibilities both directly and indirectly through precepting with advanced practice providers and seeing patients clinically at the bedside
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice required; MD or DO degree required
• EMR experience preferred, specifically with EPIC
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required; ability to communicate in additional languages is highly desirable