About the Role
The Medical Director / Team Lead will play a key role in guiding the hospital medicine program.
Responsibilities include:
Partnering with hospital leadership including the Chief Medical Officer to ensure clinical quality and operational success
Managing physician scheduling and helping fill open shifts
Assisting with provider performance management and conflict resolution
Participating in physician recruiting and interviewing for full-time team members
Supporting operational goals including:
Length of stay metrics
Patient satisfaction targets
Physician retention and engagement
Quality improvement initiatives
This role acts as the bridge between hospital administration and the hospitalist team to ensure the program runs smoothly and meets system-wide standards.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult medical patients
Manage admissions, rounding, and discharge planning
Collaborate with consulting specialists across multiple service lines
Ensure timely and accurate documentation within Epic EMR
Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination with nursing, case management, and ancillary services
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Active Georgia medical license (or ability to obtain)
Leadership experience required including:
Hospitalist team leadership
Medical director responsibilities
Scheduling or operational oversight
Strong communication and team-building skills preferred.