Hospital Medicine - Medical Director
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
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 Details
Facility Information
Research Medical Center, a 590-bed hospital, located at 2316 East Meyer Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the region's leading acute-care hospitals and provides free parking for patients and visitors. The hospital offers a range of services to patients, including emergency care with a Level I Trauma Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and effective treatment for heart attack and sepsis. Other specialized programs include traumatic brain injury, TIA, Grossman Burn Center, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center of Excellence, oncology care in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, 24-hour obstetrics ER, Level III NICU, Transplant Institute, Center for the Relief of Pain, orthopedics/sports medicine and much more.
Community Description
Kansas City is a community of good schools, cultural amenities, acclaimed dining (particularly our BBQ) and affordable living. Most importantly, it's a community with a heart-friendly, easy-going, and forward-thinking. Among Kansas City's more than 240 neighborhoods, you'll find areas that feel like their own mini-cities, each unique with its own history, charm and attractions. That's why Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live!
We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.
Job Details
- New hospital leadership investing in improving physician and patient experiences
- Change in hospitalist coverage with dedicated rounding and admitting shifts to maximize efficiency and work-life balance
- Level 1 Trauma Center, 590 beds
- 7 on; 7off scheduling for full-time
- Scheduling Model:
- Rounding Shift 7a-7p: 5 Physicians, 3NPPAs
- Admitter Shift 7a-7p: 1 Physician, 1 NPPA
- Night Shift 7p-7a: 1 Physician, 1 NPPA
- Open ICU with Intensivist on site 24/7
- SCP also manages the Critical Care Program
- No procedures required
- Providers respond to rapid responses with Intensivist backup available 24/7
- Full-time physicians and NPPAs are employed with benefits
- Competitive stipend for Medical Director and Lead NPPA, as well as additional training and growth opportunities
- Paid malpractice with unlimited tail coverage
- EMR: Meditech
- Physicians must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Medical Director Candidates must have:
- A 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
- AGACNP certification required for NPs
- NPs and PAs must have at least 1 year of HM experience
- Lead NPPA candidates must have at least 1 year of leadership experience
Facility Information
Research Medical Center, a 590-bed hospital, located at 2316 East Meyer Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the region's leading acute-care hospitals and provides free parking for patients and visitors. The hospital offers a range of services to patients, including emergency care with a Level I Trauma Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and effective treatment for heart attack and sepsis. Other specialized programs include traumatic brain injury, TIA, Grossman Burn Center, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center of Excellence, oncology care in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, 24-hour obstetrics ER, Level III NICU, Transplant Institute, Center for the Relief of Pain, orthopedics/sports medicine and much more.
Community Description
Kansas City is a community of good schools, cultural amenities, acclaimed dining (particularly our BBQ) and affordable living. Most importantly, it's a community with a heart-friendly, easy-going, and forward-thinking. Among Kansas City's more than 240 neighborhoods, you'll find areas that feel like their own mini-cities, each unique with its own history, charm and attractions. That's why Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live!
We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.