Job Description

Houston Methodist Sugar Land is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as the Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program . This individual will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and clinical leadership of the hospitalist team, with a focus on advancing quality of care, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration. The successful candidate will bring a strong commitment to patient-centered care, data-driven improvement, and physician engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership & Quality Improvement
• Lead initiatives to improve clinical performance metrics, with a strong focus on advancing Vizient quality rankings and outcomes.
• Monitor and enhance Hospitalist performance related to length of stay, readmission rates, patient satisfaction, and throughput.
• Promote and support evidence-based care and best practices.
• Operational Oversight
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Chief Medical Officer, and other administrative leaders to optimize hospitalist workflows.
• Oversee daily operations of the Hospital Medicine team, including schedules, coverage models, and call expectations.
• Develop backup plans for call-ins and census surges to ensure continuous coverage.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Build and strengthen relationships with Emergency Medicine physicians, Case Managers, Nursing Leadership, and Specialty Consultants.
• Serve as a liaison between the Hospitalist team and ED to streamline admissions and avoid inappropriate or unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Partner closely with Case Management and Utilization Review to ensure optimal discharge planning and resource use.
• Team Development
• Foster a positive team culture that supports accountability, communication, and physician well-being.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance evaluation of hospitalist team members.
• Lead regular team meetings and quality huddles.
• Strategic Planning & Communication
• Develop and present a clear vision and operational plan for the Hospitalist service during the interview process.
• Engage in hospital committees and represent the Hospitalist team in service line, quality, and administrative forums.
• Contribute to long-term strategic growth, including innovations in care models and hospital medicine best practices.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school; board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is required (Medical Director, Associate Director, or similar)
• Proven track record of quality improvement, operational leadership, and effective collaboration across disciplines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of hospital metrics and drivers of performance, including Vizient rankings, LOS, readmissions, and patient experience.

Expectations:
Finalist candidates will be expected to present their vision and operational strategy for the Hospitalist Program as part of the interview process.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital serving Fort Bend County and surrounding communities. Our hospital has been delivering high-quality, cost-effective, compassionate care to the Fort Bend community for nearly two decades which is done in a supportive, spiritual environment that’s both welcoming and conducive to healing.

Sugar Land is a city just southwest of Houston, Texas. The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land features a saltwater aquarium and a digital dome theater. Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center offers interactive exhibits, including a child-size city called Kidtropolis. In the south, trails wind through Sugar Land Memorial Park and Brazos River Corridor. Oyster Creek Park includes a rose garden and a pond.

Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Physician_recruitment@houstonmethodist.org

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