Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence.
PeaceHealth is seeking a highly experienced and collaborative physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospitalist Services at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, a regional referral center serving communities across Oregons southern Willamette Valley and beyond. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a large mature hospitalist program with strong operational and administrative support while shaping quality strategy and culture at a premier medical center.
Why Join PeaceHealth
Competitive Compensation 0.8 FTE Medical Director $330,400.2 FTE Clinical Hospitalist $75,080.40 Total Annual Compensation $40,548,040.40
Comprehensive Benefits Medical dental vision and retirement plans Malpractice insurance with tail coverage CME reimbursement with protected CME time Relocation assistance Employment bonus
Your Impact
As Medical Director of Hospitalist Services, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership for a high-performing team of 55 hospitalists at a busy regional referral center supported by a robust leadership infrastructure. You will:
Lead clinical quality, safety, efficiency, and service excellence across the hospitalist program Foster physician engagement, mentorship, and a collaborative high-trust culture Partner closely with operational nursing and physician leaders to advance care standards and system-wide improvement initiatives Contribute to program strategy, growth, and financial performance Play an active role in hospitalist recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Leadership Support & Structure
Supported by a full-time Administrative Director, Associate Medical Director, and two dedicated Program Specialist staff Reports directly to the Medical Center Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Hospitalist Team Culture
Our hospitalist program is known for being:
Experienced and collaborative - a mature, well-established group committed to excellence Patient-centered - focused on safe, individualized, and compassionate inpatient care Supportive and collegial - emphasizing teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous improvement Innovative and adaptable - engaged in evidence-based practice and quality initiatives
Hospital Highlights
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is a regional referral center featuring:
Level II Trauma Center DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Program Comprehensive ICU with 24/7 in-house Intensivist physician coverage A modern, purpose-built facility designed to optimize patient safety, clinical outcomes, and physician workflows Strong institutional commitment to physician leadership, quality, and collaboration
What Were Looking For
Minimum 5 years of physician leadership experience managing a moderate to large group (20 providers) Demonstrated success in quality improvement, operational efficiency, and care standardization Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative relationship-driven leadership style Ability to inspire accountability, engagement, and professional growth
Contact Kylie Holton, Physician & Clinician Recruiter kholton@peacehealth.org
Why Youll Love Springfield, Oregon
Located in Oregons scenic Willamette Valley, Springfield offers:
Easy access to rivers, mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation A vibrant food, arts, and culture scene Close proximity to Eugene and the University of Oregon An exceptional quality of life in one of the Pacific Northwests most desirable regions
Requirements
MD or DO or foreign equivalent Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited U.S. Internal Medicine Residency or RCPSC-accredited Canadian Internal Medicine Residency Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) Unrestricted or eligible Oregon medical license BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days of hire