Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Bridgeport Hospital, a part of Yale New Haven Health, is seeking a full-time Unit Medical Director Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) to join its inpatient team. This position follows a Monday–Friday schedule and focuses exclusively on patient flow and clinical care. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive community environment while benefiting from the resources of Connecticut’s largest and most respected health system.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment  – Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement  – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package  – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package.  If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance  – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits-  Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Employment Perks - Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Key Responsibilities :

• Clinical Leadership : Serves as the primary physician leader for the assigned inpatient unit, promoting high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Operational Oversight : Collaborates with nursing leadership, case management, and ancillary departments to optimize daily operations and patient flow.
• Quality and Safety Initiatives : Monitors and drives improvement in metrics such as length of stay, readmissions, throughput, and patient experience.
• Care Coordination :  Facilitates interdisciplinary rounds, ensuring alignment among physicians, APPs, nurses, and consultants.
• Clinical Practice : Continues to function as a traditional hospitalist, providing direct inpatient care (admissions, rounding, discharge management, and cross-cover).
• Education and Mentorship : Supports the professional development of colleagues, residents, or APPs through informal coaching and sharing of best practices.
• Voluntary faculty appointment available through the Yale School of Medicine (YSM).

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