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Hospital Medicine Program Medical Director

Fresno, California

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Medical Director
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001122

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Make an Impact Where it Matters Most as a Hospitalist in Fresno, California

At Sound Physicians, our purpose is to provide better care, better collaboration, and a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We are seeking a physician leader to serve as a Co-Medical Director for our hospital medicine program at Community Regional Medical Center. This is an opportunity to practice clinically while leading a high-performing team.

Local Team Collaboration:

Partner with the Co-Medical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of 50 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers at Community Regional Medical Center.
Collaborate with hospital executives, physician leaders, and service line partners to advance organizational goals and initiatives.
Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program.
Drive efforts focused on quality improvement, patient experience, operational excellence, and physician engagement.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture among physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members.
Support the recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of hospital medicine providers.
Champion best practices, clinical excellence, and continuous program improvement.
Community Medical Centers is affiliated with UCSF Fresno, which offers training to residents and fellows.
Community Regional Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Qualifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Prior hospital medicine leadership experience required.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build relationships, and drive quality outcomes.
Must live within the Community
H1B visa sponsorship available with dedicated in-house visa, licensing, and credentialing support.

Scheduling:

Work in collaboration with your Co-Medical Director working 7 clinical shifts each month.
Administrative time is spent at the hospital Monday-Friday two of the remaining three weeks of the month.
This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with the Co-Medical Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program.
Work alongside hospital executives and service line leaders to drive organizational initiatives and achieve hospital goals.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and clinical excellence.
Lead performance improvement efforts focused on length of stay, readmissions, patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance.
Represent the hospital medicine program on committees and interdisciplinary leadership teams.
Maintain an active clinical role caring for hospitalized patients.
Closed ICU environment.
Procedures are not required.
Utilize Epic EMR.

Living and Working in Fresno, California:

As the fifth-largest city in California and centrally located in the state, Fresno offers an abundance of outdoor adventures, a diverse and vibrant creative community, a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and a variety of community events year-round. Fresno’s central location allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds- natural wonders inland and coastal beauty just a short drive away.
National Park access to three of the world’s most scenic and treasured parks is within 90-minutes of Fresno and Clovis: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park.
Fresno is a few hours’ drive from California’s picturesque coastline. Explore the beautiful beaches and charming towns along the Central Coast, such as Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, or Pismo Beach.
Enjoy a mild year-round climate with more than 300 days of sunshine annually.
Fresno’s location in the agricultural heart of California means it is surrounded by fresh, locally grown produce. From farm-to-table restaurants to lively farmers' markets, food lovers will find plenty to enjoy. The city boasts a rich array of dining options.

Rewards and Compensation:

Annual compensation $375K + multiple incentive opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, including tail coverage, 401K with matching contributions, and annual CME allowance.

Bridgett Hart, Clinical Recruiter | bhart@soundphysicians.com(opens in new window) | (651) 245-9785

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

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Chia-Shing Yang, MD
Regional President, Hospital Medicine
“I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

Sunny Pattar, MD
Medical Director, Hospital Medicine
“We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

Karen Allen, MD
Divisional Chief Medical Officer