Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Medical Director

Oxnard, California

Apply

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: Experienced; Medical Director
Shift: Day; Night; Swing
Travel: No

Apply

Job ID:

JOB-000378

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Hospital Medicine Medical Director in Oxnard, CA at St. John’s Regional Medical Center

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Oxnard, better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

We’re looking for a Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to step into a leadership role where collaboration, flexibility, and community impact come together. Bring your leadership experience to lead this community-centered medical center, committed to delivering great care. Enjoy a sustainable career with autonomy and dedicated administrative time to support maintaining work-life balance.

Local Team Collaboration:

Lead our close-knit team of 23 physicians and 2 Nurse Practitioners at St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital - Camarillo.
Work alongside associate medical directors, clinical performance nurses, program manager & coordinator.
Within the hospital, we work closely with our colleagues in other departments to ensure a smooth transition of care.
Dignity St. John’s Regional Medical Center earned an “A” rating through Leapfrog Safety.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
Must have leadership experience in hospital medicine and at least 3+ years of hospitalist experience.

Scheduling:

Administrative Days are offered.
7 days on/7 days off block scheduling or flexible scheduling.
12-hour clinical shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care.
Provide clinical oversight for the team while building strong relationships with our hospital partner leadership.
Manage an open ICU, but no procedures are required for this role.
Responsibilities include rounding, admissions, discharges, and cross coverage depending on the shift.
Help manage two hospitals- SJRMC has 265 beds and a 23-bed acute rehabilitation facility, and SJHC has 82 acute care beds and a 99-bed extended care unit.

Living and Working in Oxnard:

Oxnard, CA, is a fantastic place to live, boasting a perfect blend of coastal charm and urban convenience.
With its stunning beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and welcoming community, residents enjoy a high quality of life.
The city’s pleasant Mediterranean climate and proximity to Los Angeles make Oxnard ideal for those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to diverse amenities and opportunities.

Rewards and Compensation:

Annual compensation between $300 – 345K base + administrative stipend.

Apply

Explore this location

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

“In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
“My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

Chia-Singh 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
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine