Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist physician job in Kentucky : TeamHealth is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary physician leader to serve as the facility medical director of hospital medicine at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY. The FMD provides clinical and administrative leadership for the hospital medicine program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering physician engagement, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement.This physician leader will partner closely with hospital administration, nursing leadership, medical staff, and community providers to advance strategic initiatives, improve patient outcomes, and support the mission of providing exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve.Clinical Leadership ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care as a practicing hospitalistMaintain excellence in clinical practice and serve as a role model for quality, professionalism, and patient-centered carePromote evidence-based medicine and standardized clinical pathwaysSupport safe, timely, and efficient patient care throughout the hospitalizationMedical Staff Leadership ResponsibilitiesRecruit, mentor, develop, and retain hospital medicine physicians and advanced practice providersFoster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growthAssist with scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate physician coverageAdditional duties include spearheading initiatives around quality and patient safety, physician engagement, operational management, and strategic leadershipQualificationsMD or DO degree from an accredited medical schoolBoard-certified in internal medicine or family medicineCurrent or eligible Kentucky medical licenseMinimum of five years of hospital medicine experienceDemonstrated leadership experience within a hospital medicine or inpatient settingPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience as medical director, associate medical director, or hospitalist team leadExperience with physician recruitment and retention Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or healthcare quality improvement methodologiesExperience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing changeInterested in learning more? Apply today!California Applicant Privacy Act: Position Highlights:Competitive base salary with monthly leadership stipendComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement savings planPaid professional liability insurance with tail coverageRelocation assistance and sign-on bonus available for qualifying candidatesLeadership development opportunitiesBoard Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w/o US residency with current US work visa.