Experienced Hospitalist Medical Director

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed facility located in Columbus, GA is seeking a Hospitalist Medical Director to provide both clinical care and strategic leadership for the hospitalist program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced physician who has a passion for leadership and can motivate and mentor.

We are a level 1 emergency cardiac care center with excellent support and 24/7 intensivist coverage with an accredited ACGME three-year internal medicine residency program.

Position Details:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m
• Approx 60% clinical / 40% administrative
• Patient volume averages 10–12 patients per day
• Role may evolve based on organizational and system priorities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical and administrative leadership for the hospitalist service
• Deliver direct patient care while maintaining a visible leadership presence
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain hospitalist physicians and APPs
• Coordinate clinical schedules and ensure adequate coverage
• Lead hospitalist meetings and serve as the primary liaison with hospital administration, medical staff, and departments
• Champion quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
• Monitor and support performance metrics, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, nursing, case management, and ancillary teams to improve efficiency and throughput
• Participate in strategic planning, program development, and system initiatives
• Represent hospitalists on committees and in leadership forums

Experience life just 90 minutes southwest of Atlanta, with Columbus offering a perfect blend of city amenities and Southern charm - plus access to outdoor adventures, a thriving arts scene, and a lower cost of living.