Medical Director, Hospitalists

University Health Care System seeks a Medical Director to take its large, well established Hospitalist program to new levels of excellence. The ideal candidate for this position has both a strong clinical background and strong leadership skills.            

Qualifications

*Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice and current with specialty board requirements for recertification

*Valid Georgia medical license

*Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing Hospitalist physician

*Minimum of three years’ experience in a leadership role in a Hospitalist position

*Training and education in leadership and management principles strongly preferred.

*Excellent written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

*Directs and supervises the University Medical Group Hospitalist Practice at the Main campus, Summerville and McDuffie facilities

*Leads and coordinates interactions of the team to promote high quality care and achieve optimal outcomes

*Sets direction for practice growth, to include recruitment and orientation of new team members

*Serves a liaison between hospitalist team and other medical staff departments and the primary care and specialty physicians

*Oversees and directs resident training for any assigned to the hospitalists’ practice settings

Augusta is situated on the beautiful Savannah River and offers a mild year round climate, a low cost of living and a wonderful quality of life.  Not only is Augusta known for the Masters Golf Tournament, the city has been recognized as one of the best metropolitan cities in which to live and retire.

Augusta is located only 2 hours from Atlanta and Charlotte and 2.5 hours from Charleston and Hilton Head.