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Job Description
Description
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence.
PeaceHealth is seeking a highly experienced and collaborative physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospitalist Services at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, a regional referral center serving communities across Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley and beyond. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a large, mature hospitalist program with strong operational and administrative support while shaping quality, strategy, and culture at a premier medical center.
Why Join PeaceHealth?
Competitive Compensation
- 0.8 FTE Medical Director: $330,400
- 0.2 FTE Clinical Hospitalist: $75,080.40
- Total Annual Compensation: $405,480.40
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- CME reimbursement with protected CME time
- Relocation assistance
- Employment bonus
Your Impact
As Medical Director of Hospitalist Services, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership for a high‑performing team of 55 hospitalists at a busy regional referral center, supported by a robust leadership infrastructure. You will:
- Lead clinical quality, safety, efficiency, and service excellence across the hospitalist program
- Foster physician engagement, mentorship, and a collaborative, high‑trust culture
- Partner closely with operational, nursing, and physician leaders to advance care standards and system‑wide improvement initiatives
- Contribute to program strategy, growth, and financial performance
- Play an active role in hospitalist recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Leadership Support & Structure
- Supported by a full‑time Administrative Director, Associate Medical Director, and two dedicated Program Specialist staff
- Reports directly to the Medical Center Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Hospitalist Team Culture
Our hospitalist program is known for being:
- Experienced and collaborative — a mature, well‑established group committed to excellence
- Patient‑centered — focused on safe, individualized, and compassionate inpatient care
- Supportive and collegial — emphasizing teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous improvement
- Innovative and adaptable — engaged in evidence‑based practice and quality initiatives
Hospital Highlights
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is a regional referral center featuring:
- Level II Trauma Center
- DNV‑Certified Comprehensive Stroke Program
- Comprehensive ICU with 24/7 in‑house Intensivist physician coverage
- A modern, purpose‑built facility designed to optimize patient safety, clinical outcomes, and physician workflows
- Strong institutional commitment to physician leadership, quality, and collaboration
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of physician leadership experience managing a moderate to large group (20 providers)
- Demonstrated success in quality improvement, operational efficiency, and care standardization
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, relationship‑driven leadership style
- Ability to inspire accountability, engagement, and professional growth
Contact
Kylie Holton
Physician & Clinician Recruiter
📧 kholton@peacehealth.org
Why You’ll Love Springfield, Oregon
Located in Oregon’s scenic Willamette Valley, Springfield offers:
- Easy access to rivers, mountains, and year‑round outdoor recreation
- A vibrant food, arts, and culture scene
- Close proximity to Eugene and the University of Oregon
- An exceptional quality of life in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most desirable regions
Requirements
- MD or DO (or foreign equivalent)
- Completion of an ACGME‑ or AOA‑accredited U.S. Internal Medicine Residency or RCPSC‑accredited Canadian Internal Medicine Residency
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
- Unrestricted (or eligible) Oregon medical license
- BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days of hire
Salary : $75,080 - $405,480