Hospital Medicine Unit Lead MDDO
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Experience practicing as a hospitalist in an inpatient setting
Licensed or eligible to be licensed in Connecticut
Interest in clinical leadership quality improvement and operational excellence
Strong communication and collaborative skills
Every day over 30000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is an 867 bed academic medical center located in central Connecticut one of the most desirable regions in the country in which to live. Hartford Hospitalboasts a vibrant inpatient care model and a well-established Hospital Medicine 1300 physicians practicing at Hartford Hospital are nationally regarded as amongst the most experienced practitioners in their fields. This world class medical staff is supported by more than 6000 highly skilled nurses and staff members.
Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Hospital Medicine Unit Lead to join our hospitalist team. This physician leadership role focuses on improving inpatient care delivery hospital throughput patient safety and the overall patient experience.
The Unit Lead works closely with nursing leadership case management and hospital medicine colleagues to support operational efficiency care coordination and quality improvement across the unit.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitalist interested in developing leadership skills while maintaining an active clinical role.
Schedule options: M-F or 7on/ 7 off
Clinical Leadership
Provide physician leadership for the assigned inpatient unit.
Collaborate with nursing leadership case management and multidisciplinary teams to support safe high-quality patient care.
Lead daily clinical huddles and progression rounds to improve communication and coordination of care.
Support efficient patient throughput and transitions of care.
Provider Engagement & Mentorship
Serve as a clinical resource for hospitalists and advanced practice providers.
Mentor new and junior providers and support onboarding.
Assist with complex clinical scenarios including prolonged length-of-stay cases patient concerns and care coordination challenges.
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Help drive unit-based quality initiatives related to:
Length of stay
Readmission reduction
Early discharge planning
Patient experience
Reduction of hospital-acquired conditions
Reinforce evidence-based clinical practice and best care standards.
Participate in quality monitoring case reviews and improvement initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Support efficient utilization of hospital resources and care delivery processes.
Identify and escalate barriers impacting patient care discharge planning or clinical workflow.
Work with hospital leadership to implement clinical and operational improvements.
Additional Leadership Responsibilities
Participate in hospital medicine leadership meetings and unit triad discussions.
Support hospital initiatives related to clinical workflow quality and patient experience.
Contribute to departmental committees and improvement projects.
Located within two hours of Boston and New York City Connecticut offers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second to none. Enjoy the finest schools in the nation four beautiful seasons of recreational activities and options to live at the shore in leafy suburbs or in vibrant urban areas.
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