Physician - Co-Medical Director Adult Hospitalist

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 0.5 FTE Position Summary The Hospitalist Medical Director provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for the hospital medicine program. This role includes directing patient care alongside responsibility for quality improvement, provider engagement, scheduling, and alignment with organizational goals. The medical director works collaboratively with hospital administration and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient centered care.

Responsibilities The Hospitalist Medical Director reports to the Chief Medical Officer. Provide inpatient clinical care as a hospitalist, maintaining regular clinical presence within the team. Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of hospitalist physicians and APP's. Oversee provider scheduling and staffing to ensure 24/7 coverage and service line consistency. Monitor performance metrics including length of stay, readmissions, documentation, and throughput. Support clinical quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based care pathways. Facilitate regular team meetings, peer feedback, and provider development. Collaborate with nursing, case management, and specialty services to improve interdisciplinary care. Represent hospitalist interests and administrative forms, hospital committees, and strategic planning. Addressed provider concerns, professionalism issues, and intradepartmental communication needs. Ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, hospital policies, and documentation and clinical documentation integrity standards.

Requirements Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Minimum 3 years clinical experience in hospital medicine. Evidence of progressive leadership with preference to those with advanced leadership training/degrees. Unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State. Active DEA license and eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging About Yakima Memorial Hospital MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

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