Medical Director - Hospital Medicine - Up to $100K Sign On Bonus!

MedAmerica • Utica, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is seeking a Hospitalist Medical Director for Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. The Medical Director will lead the local hospital medicine practice, champion Vituity’s purpose and policies, develop and execute an annual practice management plan, and oversee administrative, operational, financial, quality, staffing, and provider-development activities. The role includes monitoring healthcare and economic trends, improving workflows and performance, supporting recruitment and training, evaluating provider performance, and identifying opportunities for practice growth and revenue.

The Medical Director will work with hospital leadership, nursing staff, healthcare team members, payers, and the local community. The position also participates in contract negotiations with the Regional Director and represents the practice in hospital leadership and committee settings. Wynn Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 250-bed facility with an open 42-bed ICU, Level III Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center Program, behavioral health emergency department treatment rooms, a birthing center, a helistop, and available subspecialty backup.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and completion of residency through an accredited residency program.
• Maintain membership and privileges on the hospital’s medical staff and comply with its bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Physician Partnership status.
• Five or more years of experience in a leadership role.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior clinical skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate a team.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and across multiple locations.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Technical skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture, and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Vituity requirements and policies and communicate them to providers.
• Monitor healthcare and economic trends and assess their potential effects on the practice and local region.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual practice management plan with clear goals and objectives.
• Lead the local site's administrative management team and align team members’ responsibilities with practice goals.
• Ensure providers understand and adhere to Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations.
• Foster open communication and transparent decision-making, including annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
• Understand hospital expectations and uphold compliance with contract terms.
• Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement initiatives to improve performance.
• Improve operational processes and workflows by leveraging technology and best practices.
• Monitor site financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and revenue.
• Understand the annual budget, financial performance measures, monitoring systems, billing, and reimbursement issues.
• Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize practice reimbursement.
• Maintain awareness of and interact with payers, including significant IPAs, medical groups, foundations, and ACOs associated with the hospital or health system.
• Oversee efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training of providers.
• Provide learning, development, and mentoring opportunities for providers and staff.
• Evaluate physicians and PA/NPs in accordance with Vituity policies and guidelines.
• Monitor physician competencies and counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule when necessary and in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Participate in contract negotiations with the Regional Director.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Represent the practice through leadership roles and participation in hospital management, medical staff leadership, committees, and the local community.

Benefits

• Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive health plan options.
• Dental, vision, HSA, life, and AD&D coverage.
• K-1 status pay structure with potential tax deductions through the partnership model.
• 401(k) plan.
• Eligibility for annual profit distribution or yearly cash bonus.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and travel assistance.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree