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Job Description
Make an Impact Where it Matters Most as a Hospitalist in Fresno, California At Sound Physicians, our purpose is to provide better care, better collaboration, and a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We are seeking a physician leader to serve as a Co-Medical Director for our hospital medicine program at Community Regional Medical Center. This is an opportunity to practice clinically while leading a high-performing team.
Local Team Collaboration:
Partner with the Co-Medical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of 50 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers at Community Regional Medical Center. Collaborate with hospital executives, physician leaders, and service line partners to advance organizational goals and initiatives. Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program. Drive efforts focused on quality improvement, patient experience, operational excellence, and physician engagement. Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture among physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members. Support the recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of hospital medicine providers. Champion best practices, clinical excellence, and continuous program improvement. Community Medical Centers is affiliated with UCSF Fresno, which offers training to residents and fellows. Community Regional Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Qualifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Prior hospital medicine leadership experience required. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build relationships, and drive quality outcomes. Must live within the Community H1B visa sponsorship available with dedicated in-house visa, licensing, and credentialing support.
Scheduling:
Work in collaboration with your Co-Medical Director working 7 clinical shifts each month. Administrative time is spent at the hospital Monday-Friday two of the remaining three weeks of the month. This is a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with the Co-Medical Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program. Work alongside hospital executives and service line leaders to drive organizational initiatives and achieve hospital goals. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and clinical excellence. Lead performance improvement efforts focused on length of stay, readmissions, patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance. Represent the hospital medicine program on committees and interdisciplinary leadership teams. Maintain an active clinical role caring for hospitalized patients. Closed ICU environment. Procedures are not required. Utilize Epic EMR. Living and Working in
Fresno, California:
As the fifth-largest city in California and centrally located in the state, Fresno offers an abundance of outdoor adventures, a diverse and vibrant creative community, a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and a variety of community events year-round. Fresno's central location allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds- natural wonders inland and coastal beauty just a short drive away. National Park access to three of the world's most scenic and treasured parks is within 90-minutes of
Fresno and Clovis:
Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Fresno is a few hours' drive from California's picturesque coastline. Explore the beautiful beaches and charming towns along the Central Coast, such as Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, or Pismo Beach. Enjoy a mild year-round climate with more than 300 days of sunshine annually. Fresno's location in the agricultural heart of California means it is surrounded by fresh, locally grown produce. From farm-to-table restaurants to lively farmers' markets, food lovers will find plenty to enjoy. The city boasts a rich array of dining options.
Rewards and Compensation:
Annual compensation $375K + multiple incentive opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, including tail coverage, 401K with matching contributions, and annual CME allowance. Bridgett Hart, Clinical Recruiter | bhart@soundphysicians.com(opens in new window) | (651) 245-9785
