Job Description

Shape the future of Hospital Medicine with a high-performing, mission-driven team.

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

Why Join Carle?

At Carle, our mission is to be our community’s trusted partner in all healthcare decisions , and our vision is to improve health by providing highly accessible, world-class care and service . As part of the Hospitalist team, you’ll be aligned with a department that shares this vision through:

A mission to promote health and wellness through compassionate, evidence-based, and high-value care.

A vision to practice patient-centered medicine through an interdisciplinary team approach, driving top-decile performance in quality and service.

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 .
• Assisted by an experienced Assistant Medical Director with dedicated 0.35 FTE admin time to oversee quality and safety outcomes.
• Also assisted by three Lead Hospitalists with dedicated leadership FTE 0.1 for each to assist daily day and night team operations.
• Partner with the full-time Hospital Medicine RN Supervisor who liaises with nursing and other inpatient services and helps with quality outcomes and scheduling.
• Be supported by a dedicated Office Assistant for calendar management and scheduling.
• Work in dyad partnership with the Director of Hospital Operations, with a strong background in data analytics, who assists with non-clinical management tasks.
• Report to the Medical Director of Adult Inpatient Services, who is also a career hospitalist.

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

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to lead one of the region’s most respected Hospitalist programs
• A voice in shaping the future of care delivery
• Direct influence on quality, safety, and operational excellence
• A supportive leadership infrastructure and collaborative environment
• Mentorship and growth opportunities for continued leadership development

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

If you’re a mission-aligned leader ready to drive high performance, foster a culture of compassion, and shape the future of inpatient medicine, we invite you to bring your leadership to Carle Health.

About Our Community

Champaign-Urbana has been defined as a micro-urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much bigger city, with the feel of a smaller town. Almost equidistant to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis for fun weekends away, the area offers excellent schools, a great downtown scene, the University of Illinois, Big 10 sports and an exciting college town atmosphere, including Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $345,000 - $527,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits

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