Hospital Medicine - Unit Lead MD/DO
About The Position
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is an 867 bed, academic medical center located in central Connecticut, one of the most desirable regions in the country in which to live. Hartford Hospital boasts a vibrant inpatient care model and a well-established Hospital Medicine service. The 1,300 physicians practicing at Hartford Hospital are nationally regarded as amongst the most experienced practitioners in their fields. This world class medical staff is supported by more than 6,000 highly skilled nurses and staff members. Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Hospital Medicine Unit Lead to join our hospitalist team. This physician leadership role focuses on improving inpatient care delivery, hospital throughput, patient safety, and the overall patient experience. The Unit Lead works closely with nursing leadership, case management, and hospital medicine colleagues to support operational efficiency, care coordination, and quality improvement across the unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitalist interested in developing leadership skills while maintaining an active clinical role. Schedule options: M-F or 7on/ 7 off
Requirements
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Experience practicing as a hospitalist in an inpatient setting
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed in Connecticut
- Interest in clinical leadership, quality improvement, and operational excellence
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
Responsibilities
- Provide physician leadership for the assigned inpatient unit.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, case management, and multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality patient care.
- Lead daily clinical huddles and progression rounds to improve communication and coordination of care.
- Support efficient patient throughput and transitions of care.
- Serve as a clinical resource for hospitalists and advanced practice providers.
- Mentor new and junior providers and support onboarding.
- Assist with complex clinical scenarios including prolonged length-of-stay cases, patient concerns, and care coordination challenges.
- Help drive unit-based quality initiatives related to: Length of stay Readmission reduction Early discharge planning Patient experience Reduction of hospital-acquired conditions
- Reinforce evidence-based clinical practice and best care standards.
- Participate in quality monitoring, case reviews, and improvement initiatives.
- Support efficient utilization of hospital resources and care delivery processes.
- Identify and escalate barriers impacting patient care, discharge planning, or clinical workflow.
- Work with hospital leadership to implement clinical and operational improvements.
- Participate in hospital medicine leadership meetings and unit triad discussions.
- Support hospital initiatives related to clinical workflow, quality, and patient experience.
- Contribute to departmental committees and improvement projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
