WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• We’re seeking a servant leader who is:
• Team-focused and motivational, aligning individuals to shared purpose and mission.
• A barrier remover who empowers team members to focus on delivering great patient care.
• Grounded in clinical excellence and fluent in the business of medicine.
• Strong in change management, operational improvement, and team building.
• Compassionate, empathic, and people-first, with a deep belief in service.
• Adept at collaborating across disciplines and fostering future leaders.
• A patient-centered innovator, always seeking ways to improve experience and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD/DO, board-certified in Internal or Family Medicine
• Active Illinois medical license or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience is strongly preferred
• Additional training (MBA, MHA, leadership development) is a plus

YOUR LEADERSHIP. OUR MISSION. SHARED PURPOSE.

At Carle Health, we believe exceptional care begins with empowered leaders. We are seeking a dynamic, people-first physician to serve as the Associate Medical Director for Hospital Medicine — a leadership role designed for those who wish to inspire, influence, and drive change at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and compassionate care.
Opportunity Details:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a well-established hospitalist team of 60+ FTEs, supported by a dedicated group of nocturnists and APPs, with a closed ICU and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

As Associate Medical Director, you will:

• Lead operational strategy and daily functions for the Hospitalist team with 0.5 FTE protected administrative time and 0.5 FTE clinical duties.
• Collaborate with an experienced Assistant Medical Director focused on quality outcomes and operations.
• Partner with the Hospital Medicine RN Supervisor and liaise with nursing and other inpatient services.
• Be supported by a dedicated Office Assistant for calendar management and scheduling.
• Report to the Medical Director of Adult Inpatient Services and work in dyad partnership with the Director of Hospital Operations with strong background and data analytics.