Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine

Job Duties

HealthPartners Hospital Medicine- Regional Medical Director

The RMD (Regional Medical Director) serves as the senior physician leader responsible for the strategic direction, clinical performance, and organizational alignment of Hospital Medicine across the region. Theposition focuses on improving quality, safety, patient experience, clinician experience, access, care flow, and cost effectiveness while aligning local operations with broader organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Set and communicate strategic priorities for Hospital Medicine.

Lead annual and long-term planning efforts.

Supervise and develop Vice Chairs and other physician leaders.

Partner with operations, nursing, quality, care management, finance, HR, and executive leadership.

Drive performance in quality, safety, patient experience, clinician engagement, throughput, length of stay, and financial stewardship.

Support recruitment, retention, succession planning, and leadership development.

Promote an inclusive, psychologically safe, high-performing culture.

Leadership Scope

The RMD oversees Vice Chairs and other physician leaders and works closely with senior medical leadership and operational partners. The role balances regional strategy with site-specific needs and is expected to maintain a clinical presence to stay connected with frontline teams.

Candidate Qualifications Required:

MD or DO with eligibility for unrestricted Minnesota licensure.

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or another relevant specialty.

Demonstrated physician leadership experience.

Strong communication, leadership, relationship-building, and change-management skills.

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and professionalism.

Preferred:

Leadership experience in Hospital Medicine or a multi-site clinical program.

Experience supervising physician leaders.

Success in strategic planning, quality improvement, workforce planning, and change leadership.

Formal training or experience in leadership, business, quality, or healthcare management.

Strong clinical and operational performance.

Effective development of physician leaders.

BENEFITS:

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.5 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b) with company contribution, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

TO APPLY:

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Shauna Baer, Shauna.J.Baer@HealthPartners.com. For immediate consideration, please apply online.

PAY RANGE:

$385,991.00-$425,551.00 annually based on a 1.0 FTE

PAY RANGE STATEMENT:

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55420

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

122638

Job Benefits

Not specified