Hospitalist Physician Assistant Job at SCP Health in Kansas City

SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of care, from emergency and hospital-based medicine to telemedicine, intensive care, ambulatory, and in-home clinical care. Together, We Heal.

Job DetailsNew hospital leadership investing in clinician and patient experience

Change in hospitalist coverage with dedicated rounding and admitting clinicians to maximize efficiency and work-life balance

Level 1 Trauma Center, 590 beds

7 on; 7 off scheduling for full-time

5 Physicians, 3 NP/PA rounding 7a-7p

1 Physician, 1 NP/PA admitter swing shift

1 Physician, 1 NP/PA night shift 7p-7a

Physicians-Internal Medicine and Family Medicine trained

Open ICU, SCP staffs intensivist program

Participate in rapid response team

Full sub-specialty support

Competitive stipend for Medical Director, as well as additional training and growth opportunities

Paid malpractice with unlimited tail coverage

EMR: Meditech

Medical Director - Hospital MedicineLocation:

Research Medical Center-Kansas City, MO

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to oversee our Hospital Medicine program at Research Medical Center. This role offers

dedicated administrative time

in addition to a reduced clinical shift commitment, providing strategic oversight to a team of over 25 clinicians, including both MDs and APPs. Competitive compensation includes a stipend for leadership responsibilities, clinical compensation, full benefits, and malpractice coverage.Key Responsibilities:

Clinical and Non-Clinical Oversight:

Manage and support all activities within the hospitalist (HM) program.

Team Leadership:

Foster a culture of high performance and excellent patient care.

Engagement:

Ensure hospitalists are engaged and aligned with the hospital's quality, safety, and efficiency goals.

Strategic Direction:

Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership for the Hospital Medicine program.

Quality Improvement:

Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives.

Best Practices:

Ensure adherence to best practices and national quality standards.

Recruitment and Mentorship:

Recruit, onboard, and mentor hospitalist physicians.

Collaboration:

Foster collaboration and communication between hospitalists, other departments, and administration.

Patient-Centered Care:

Champion patient-centered care and advocate for patient needs.

Committee Representation:

Represent the Hospital Medicine program on hospital committees.

Performance Improvement:

Participate in performance improvement activities and data analysis.

Continuous Learning:

Stay up to date on the latest advancements in Hospital Medicine.

Qualifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Minimum of one year of Medical Leadership experience.

Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Strong clinical and communication skills.

Experience in quality improvement and performance management.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Passion for patient care and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Facility InformationResearch Medical Center, a 590-b