Director, Medical Staff ServicesValley Presbyterian Hospital
Lead Medical Staff Excellence & Physician GovernanceAt Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Medical Staff Services team plays a vital role in supporting physician leadership, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care. We're seeking an experienced Director of Medical Staff Services to provide strategic leadership for credentialing, privileging, medical staff governance, accreditation readiness, and physician engagement while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Organized Medical Staff.
What You'll Do- Lead all Medical Staff Services operations, including credentialing, privileging, appointments, reappointments, and provider enrollment
- Oversee Medical Staff governance, including Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee, Governing Board, and other physician committees
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, state, and regulatory standards
- Provide strategic guidance on Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, policies, and governance processes
- Lead physician peer review, OPPE, FPPE, and professional practice evaluation programs
- Partner with physician leaders, executives, department chairs, and hospital leadership to strengthen physician engagement
- Oversee physician onboarding, orientation, and integration processes
- Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, physician satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
- Optimize credentialing software, provider data management systems, and Medical Staff technologies
- Develop departmental budgets, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives
What You'll Bring- 7+ years of progressive Medical Staff Services experience in an acute care hospital
- 3-5 years of leadership experience overseeing Medical Staff Services operations and personnel
- Expertise in managing credentialing, privileging, , appointment, and reappointment processes in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Experience interpreting, implementing, and administering Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
- Demonstrated responsibility for medical staff governance, accreditation compliance, physician peer review, OPPE, FPPE, focused evaluations, and professional practice evaluation processes.
- Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, NCQA, DNV, and California regulatory requirements related to medical staff operations and credentialing
- Experience supporting Medical Executive Committees, Credentials Committees, Governing Boards, and executive leadership teams
- Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills
- Experience with credentialing software and provider data management systems
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Health Information Management, or a related field required (equivalent progressive Medical Staff Services leadership experience may be considered)
- Master's degree preferred
- Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) required (or obtained within 12 months of hire)
- Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification preferred
- Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days
Why VPH- Mission-driven healthcare organization
- Executive leadership role with significant organizational impact
- Opportunity to shape physician governance, accreditation, and Medical Staff excellence
- Collaborative environment partnering with physicians and hospital leadership
- Drive operational excellence while supporting exceptional patient care
Apply today to lead Medical Staff Services and help advance physician excellence and quality care at Valley Presbyterian Hospital. 
