Hospital Medicine- Medical Director- Physician - Syracuse, NY
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
St. Josephs Health has an exciting opportunity for a
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician to serve as Medical
Director of the Hospitalist Program. This senior leadership
opportunity offers a dynamic blend of clinical care and
administrative oversight, working closely with the hospitalist
team, nursing, and non-clinical staff to optimize care for all
admitted patients. This is a 1.0 FTE position with approximately
85% administrative and 15% clinical responsibilities, offering a
unique balance of direct patient care and program leadership. The
role averages roughly 40-50 hours per week and provides the chance
to shape the strategic direction, growth, efficiency, and quality
of the hospitalist program. St. Josephs Health is a community-based
hospital 400 bed facility with 24/7 intensivist coverage operating
under a closed ICU model. RESPONSIBILITIES As Medical Director,
your key responsibilities will include: Providing overall
leadership and direction for the St. Josephs Hospitalist Program
and the Rome Memorial Hospitalist program Overseeing a team of
approximately 50 clinicians Ensuring compliance with hospital
policies, mission, and values Leading quality and performance
improvement initiatives Participating in staffing, scheduling, and
census management Providing direct patient care when necessary
Conducting regular team meetings with hospitalists and advanced
practice providers (APPs) Mentoring and coaching team members in
clinical quality, communication, and professionalism Overseeing
onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of new providers
Participating in evaluations and annual performance reviews of the
hospitalist team Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration with the
Emergency Department and other clinical services Representing the
hospitalist program on hospital committees and quality teams
Contributing to recruitment, retention, budgeting, and operational
planning for the program QUALIFICATIONS: Board certifie RECRUITMENT
PACKAGE St. Josephs Health offers a competitive compensation and
benefits package including: Annual salary range: $325,000-$350,000
based on experience The posted salary reflects the starting range
of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses,
incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift
incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to
the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME
allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group
employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in
accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the
factors noted above. Starting bonus Medical, dental, and vision
insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off CME time & $4,500
annual expense allowance 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with
employer match Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an
eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) program. This is an exceptional opportunity for an
experienced physician leader to make a meaningful impact within a
supportive and progressive health system.
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