Medical Director - Hospitalist

Co'Medical Director, Hospital Medicine Berkshire Health Systems - Pittsfield, MA About Berkshire Health Systems Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) is a leading, award'winning healthcare system serving the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts. With a strong commitment to high'quality, patient'centered care, BHS supports a collaborative medical community, robust clinical resources, and a culture that values innovation, professional growth, and physician leadership. Position Overview BHS is seeking a dynamic Co'Medical Director of Hospital Medicine to help lead a high'performing inpatient program. In a shared leadership model, the Co'Medical Directors guide clinical operations, provider engagement, patient experience, and systemwide throughput initiatives. This role is ideal for a physician leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational improvement, and team development. Key Responsibilities Clinical Operations & Workflow Standardize and optimize inpatient workflows Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and care quality Remove operational barriers impacting performance Provider Leadership Lead recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship Foster engagement, well'being, and retention Patient Experience Oversee patient experience strategies and performance Collaborate across teams to elevate the patient journey Systemwide Patient Flow Co'lead throughput strategy and daily flow management Partner across departments to reduce barriers to movement Provide physician oversight to the Care Coordination Center Align LOS and capacity strategies with organizational goals Observation Medicine Lead protocols, rounding standards, and staffing optimization Monitor KPIs and drive Observation LOS improvements Performance Improvement Monitor LOS, capacity, and operational analytics Lead structured improvement initiatives (Lean, PDSA, etc.) Qualifications MD/DO with Board Certification in Internal Medicine Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital operations or throughput Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills Leadership development experience preferred