Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

0.5 FTE

Position Summary

The Hospitalist Medical Director provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for the hospital medicine program. This role includes directing patient care alongside responsibility for quality improvement, provider engagement, scheduling, and alignment with organizational goals. The medical director works collaboratively with hospital administration and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient centered care.

Responsibilities

• The Hospitalist Medical Director reports to the Chief Medical Officer.
• Provide inpatient clinical care as a hospitalist, maintaining regular clinical presence within the team.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of hospitalist physicians and APP's.
• Oversee provider scheduling and staffing to ensure 24/7 coverage and service line consistency.
• Monitor performance metrics including length of stay, readmissions, documentation, and throughput.
• Support clinical quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based care pathways.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, peer feedback, and provider development.
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and specialty services to improve interdisciplinary care.
• Represent hospitalist interests and administrative forms, hospital committees, and strategic planning.
• Addressed provider concerns, professionalism issues, and intradepartmental communication needs.
• Ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, hospital policies, and documentation and clinical documentation integrity standards.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in hospital medicine.
• Evidence of progressive leadership with preference to those with advanced leadership training/degrees.
• Unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State.
• Active DEA license and eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging

About Yakima Memorial Hospital 

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful. 

 

About the Yakima Community 

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle. 

 

Why MultiCare? 

 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $284,960.00 - $372,320.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.