Hospitalist Physician

The Chief of Hospital Medicine at Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for Hospital Medicine services across CMH s acute care hospitals. This physician leader is responsible for advancing high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care while supporting CMH s mission to improve the health of our communities through accessible, compassionate, and coordinated care.The Chief works collaboratively with the President and CEO of CMH, the President of the two critical access hospitals, the Chief Medical Officer, nursing leadership, and medical staff leaders to ensure consistent clinical standards, effective staffing models, and strong physician engagement across both tertiary and critical access settings.Reporting RelationshipReports to the SVP of Hospital OperationsKey ResponsibilitiesClinical & Program LeadershipProvide overall clinical leadership for Hospital Medicine services at Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital.Ensure high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care that reflects CMH clinical standards and patient safety priorities.Serve as a clinical role model and maintain active clinical practice appropriate to the role and site needs.Support patient flow, length-of-stay management, and effective care transitions across the system.Physician Leadership & EngagementLead, recruit, retain, and develop hospitalists and advanced practice providers across CMH facilities.Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Partner with Medical Staff leadership and Human Resources on performance management, peer review, coaching, and physician wellness.Support leadership development and succession planning within the Hospital Medicine program.Quality, Safety & ExperienceLead system-wide quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.Collaborate with CMH Quality, Risk Management, and Infection Prevention teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.Use data and performance metrics to drive improvement in clinical outcomes and operational performance.Operations & Financial StewardshipPartner with hospital and system leadership to develop sustainable staffing and coverage models appropriate to CMH s mix of tertiary and rural hospitals.Support budget development, productivity expectations, and resource utilization for Hospital Medicine services.Reduce reliance on temporary staffing through effective workforce planning and engagement strategies.System Collaboration & IntegrationWork closely with nursing leadership, care management, emergency medicine, specialty services, and post-acute partners to ensure coordinated inpatient care.Support alignment of Hospital Medicine practices across sites while respecting the unique needs of Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals.Participate in CMH medical staff leadership committees and system-wide clinical initiatives.Education & Professional DevelopmentSupport teaching and mentoring of hospitalists, advanced practice providers, residents, and students, as applicable.Encourage continuing medical education, leadership development, and engagement in quality or scholarly activities.QualificationsRequiredMD or DO degree from an accredited medical schoolBoard certification in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineEligible for or current Maine medical licensure and CMH medical staff appointmentDemonstrated clinical excellence in inpatient medicineProven leadership experience in Hospital Medicine or a comparable physician leadership rolePreferredExperience leading Hospital Medicine programs in community or rural hospital settingsExperience working in multi-site or system-based healthcare organizationsDemonstrated success in quality improvement, physician engagement, or operational redesignKey CompetenciesPhysician leadership and team developmentAbility to lead across multiple hospital environmentsStrong collaboration and communication skillsCommitment to rural health, access, and community-based careData-informed decision-making and operational insightWork EnvironmentThis role requires a visible leadership presence across CMH hospitals and close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic inpatient care environment.