Hospitalist System Medical Director

Sound Physicians
Sound Physicians

Full-time

Fresno, CA, USA

USD 400k-425k / year

Posted on Aug 20, 2026

Job ID:

JOB-001115

Category:

Hospital Medicine

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

Deliver patient-centered care that makes a difference. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a skilled team, contribute to clinical excellence, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth – all while serving the Fresno community.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our team leading 110 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers at Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center and Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital.
  • Lead a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. Become an integral member of the hospitalist team and community.
  • Our team members actively participate in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.

Qualifications:

  • 5 years of hospital medicine medical director experience.
  • Board Certified/board eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

  • Monday- Friday onsite working both administrative and clinically.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for directing the clinical and operational activities of the Hospital Medicine team across 3 hospitals with more than 110 FTEs.
  • Drive performance and continuous improvement -implement, monitor, and optimize hospitalist programs, workflows, quality initiatives, efficiency programs, and operational processes to improve patient care and hospital performance.
  • Work closely with physician leadership, staffing, and talent development- recruit, onboard, mentor, evaluate, and develop teams.
  • Build and maintain executive and hospital relationships- serve as the primary physician leader for assigned sites, partnering with hospital executives, service line leaders, and operational stakeholders to achieve contract objectives and strengthen client satisfaction.
  • Oversee quality, risk management, and clinical excellence- lead quality assurance and risk management efforts, monitor clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, address incidents and complaints, and ensure delivery of high-quality, safe patient care.
  • Ensure financial and business performance- maintain regional profit-and-loss accountability, monitor key performance metrics, support contract retention and business development efforts, and help implement new site programs successfully.

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 up to $400,000 to $425,000.
  • Eligible for additional productivity and quality bonuses.

Trevor Barone, Clinical Leadership Recruiter | tbarone@soundphysicians.com | 615-982-1221