Medical Director
Location: Syracuse, NY
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (approximately 40-50 hours/week; exact start/end times not specified)
Hours per Week: 40
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Hospital Medicine team with clear vision and supportive mentorship
- Oversee inpatient care delivery and drive improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency
- Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to implement best practices and protocols
- Monitor and act on performance metrics to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital procedures
- Support recruitment, retention, training and professional development for hospitalists
- Use Epic EMR effectively to streamline documentation and workflow
- Champion quality improvement projects and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent) with an active medical license (eligible to practice in New York)
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, or within 2 years of certification (no fresh graduates)
- Proven experience in hospital medicine and clinical leadership — experience is required
- Demonstrated experience with Epic EMR
- Strong background in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics
- Experience supporting recruitment, retention and training initiatives
- Must be a permanent-hire candidate — locums not accepted
- US work authorization required; visa sponsorship not available
Education
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred (or within 2 years)
Knowledge & Skills
- Deep knowledge of hospital medicine and inpatient care practices
- Clinical leadership and team management skills
- Familiarity with Epic EMR and clinical documentation workflows
- Competence in quality improvement methodologies and regulatory compliance
- Ability to analyze and act on performance metrics
- Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Recruitment, training and staff development experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Life insurance and short- & long-term disability options for peace of mind
- Retirement savings programs to help you plan for the future
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous PTO, vacation and sick time so you can recharge
- CME allowance to support your continued learning and certifications
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Supportive team culture and leadership role with meaningful impact
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Director? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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