Palm Beach County, Florida, Hospitalist Medical Director Job
Palm Beach County, Florida – Hospitalist Medical Director Job
Clinical Role:
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- Permanent, full-time employed position
- Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine hospitalist
- Medical Director role – prior leadership experience required
- Reason for need: physician resignation
- Daily census ranges from 60–90
- No procedures required
- No codes or rapid responses (covered by intensivist team)
- Intensivist group in-house 24/7 managing ICU, rapids, stroke alerts, and codes
- Approximately 70–75% clinical and 25–30% administrative responsibilities
- Dedicated administrative time included
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule
Leadership & Program Overview:
- Oversee daily operations of the hospitalist program
- Manage a team of 12 physicians plus APPs
- Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality initiatives
- Coordinate with hospital leadership and other departments
- Focus on patient flow, efficiency, and resource utilization
- Mentor providers and ensure regulatory compliance
Practice Setting:
- Community hospital (~250 beds)
- Established hospitalist team: 10 daytime physicians, 2 nocturnists, plus APP support
- EMR: EPIC
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted Florida medical license
- Prior hospitalist leadership/directorship experience required
- Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills
- No visa sponsorship available
Organization Information:
- Employed position with full benefits
- 35 days PTO
- CME allowance
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- HSA
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Competitive compensation (discussed directly with client)
Area Information – Palm Beach County, Florida:
- Palm Beach County offers a high quality of life with beautiful beaches, warm weather, and year-round outdoor activities.
- Located near Jupiter, known for its coastal charm, boating, and golf courses.
- Approximately 30 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport, providing convenient travel access.
- The area is affluent with excellent schools, upscale communities, and strong healthcare infrastructure.
- Home to Major League Baseball Spring Training, plus a wide range of dining, entertainment, and cultural options.
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