Hospitalist Medical Director - Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Job at Houston Methodist, Sugar Land, TX

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  • Houston Methodist
  • Sugar Land, TX

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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