Hospitalist Medical Director for Palm Beach's Highest Rated Hospital

Hospitalist Medical Director

Jupiter Medical Center, the only independent, not-for-profit hospital in the area, is the premier destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Recognized by the Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital in 2023, it is acclaimed for quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. The only hospital in its region with a 4-star rating from CMS, Jupiter Medical Center is renowned for its outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative techniques. As the region's only independent, not-for-profit hospital, it offers specialized care in orthopedics, spine care, cancer, cardiology, neuroscience, and more.

Our hospitalist program presently has 10 daytime physicians and 2 nocturnist physicians, along with APPs. The program operates on a 7 on/7 off model. We have a separate intensivist team here 24/7.

This position will be approximately 70-75% clinical and 25-30% administrative with dedicated administrative days. It follows a Monday to Friday schedule, offers full benefits, and includes 30 days of paid time off.

Job Description

• Oversee the daily operations of the hospitalist program
• Manage the hospitalist team and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care
• Develop and enforce clinical protocols
• Coordinate with other departments and manage patient flow and resource utilization
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Provide direct patient care and mentor staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of Florida
• Experience in hospitalist medicine and healthcare administration
• Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in developing and implementing clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives
• Excellent patient care, diagnostic, and treatment skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Commitment to continued medical education and professional development

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation
• 30 days paid time off
• Paid relocation
• Sign-on bonus
• Quality bonus