Medical Director of Hospitalist Service

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $150.00—200.00/hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission-driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital.

Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high-quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population.

Position Overview:

The Site Hospitalist Medical Director is a senior physician leader responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while driving strategic initiatives to optimize clinical operations. This role combines direct oversight of Hospitalist services with cross-functional collaboration to align clinical practices with institutional goals.

The Site Hospitalist Medical Director oversees the daily operations and clinical quality of the Hospitalist service, ensuring alignment with evidence-based guidelines and organizational objectives. This role emphasizes reducing length of stay (LOS), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Management:
• Provide leadership and direction to the Hospitalist team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the onboarding and professional development of hospitalist staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations.
• Clinical Oversight:
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care, adhering to best practices and evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Participate in direct patient care, maintaining a clinical presence and providing mentorship to team members.
• Monitor daily census, staffing patterns, and patient flow metrics to identify LOS improvement opportunities.
• Lead monthly quality reviews of core measures (e.g., sepsis management, readmissions, HAPI rates).
•  Partner with nursing leadership to resolve care coordination barriers and streamline discharge processes.
• Quality Improvement:
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing patient safety, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, implementing strategies to address areas for improvement.
• Administrative Duties:
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication between hospital administration and the Hospitalist team.
• Develop annual LOS reduction targets through data analysis of DRG patterns and social determinants of health.
• Strategic Planning:
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the Hospitalist program in alignment with the goals of the healthcare system.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and innovation.

Education and Experience:

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive structure.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated health system.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

Why Join Merrimack Health?

• Play a key leadership role in a new hospital system committed to serving a diverse community. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Benefit from the support of a dynamic leadership team focused on emergency medicine excellence. Contribute to a culture that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.

Location

• Methuen, Lawrence and Haverhill, Massachusetts

Join Us!

To apply: please send resume and cover letter to: provider.recruitment@lawrencegeneral.org or apply directly!