Chief Hospitalist Jobs

Chief hospitalists lead hospital medicine teams and help shape how inpatient care is delivered. They combine clinical practice with physician leadership, collaborating with hospital executives and colleagues across specialties to support safe, efficient, high-quality care. Explore Chief Hospitalist opportunities on Ladders, featuring vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Chief Hospitalist Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but chief hospitalists commonly guide hospitalist programs, support and mentor physicians, and help coordinate clinical workflows. They may contribute to staffing and scheduling, quality improvement, patient flow, clinical policy, and department planning. The role often balances direct patient care with administrative and leadership responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek physicians with substantial experience in hospital medicine, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a record of clinical leadership. Many roles require an active medical license and board certification in internal medicine or family medicine, depending on the employer. Experience with quality initiatives, physician engagement, and operational improvement can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by position.

Chief Hospitalist Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on location, employer, experience, clinical workload, and the scope of leadership duties. Chief hospitalists may receive compensation through salary, incentives, or other benefits. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced physicians explore senior hospital medicine roles.

Find Chief Hospitalist Opportunities

Search Chief Hospitalist jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities with hospitals and health systems. Compare role responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details, then identify positions that align with your clinical background and leadership goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$210K - $250K *

Drive high-quality virtual rheumatology care, managing diverse conditions remotely. Collaborate within a leading academic health system to enhance patient access and shape innovative specialty service...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Transform patient care by delivering high-quality rheumatology services remotely. Collaborate with a dedicated team to manage diverse rheumatic conditions, enhancing access and shaping the future of v...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $110K *

Empower older adults by delivering personalized outpatient rehabilitation services in their homes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient independence and well-being through tail...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team providing in-home rehabilitation services for older adults. As a Physical Therapist, you'll assess, develop, and implement individualized therapy programs to enhance patient indepe...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Empower older adults by delivering personalized in-home physical therapy services. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient independence and well-being through tailored rehabilitat...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Help us deliver exceptional in-home rehabilitation services to older adults, enhancing their independence through tailored physical therapy programs and comprehensive care coordination in a flexible w...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career by providing in-home outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults. Assess, develop, and implement individualized therapy programs to enhance patient independence and quality of...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $250K+*

Empower your career by providing strategic financial leadership for global growth, building a world-class finance function while driving value for stakeholders and investors. Collaborate remotely with...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of patient experience by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in a high-volume healthcare contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape complex, cross-functional programs that drive enterprise transformation, focusing on Customer Data Platform implementation and AI initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure strategic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare operations across multiple sites, managing a diverse team to enhance profitability and efficiency while fostering strategic relationships with C-suite executiv...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative clinical documentation initiatives that enhance quality, compliance, and revenue cycle outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redefine workflows an...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$131K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by developing scalable solutions for analytics and AI workloads. Collaborate on impactful projects using cutting-edge tools to enhance data reli...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing member care through personalized management and coordination. This role involves developing care plans, collaborating with providers, and ensuring quality hea...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $171K *

Champion high-impact deployments by leveraging data intelligence and AI to drive governance solutions in regulated industries, serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and delivering measurable va...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving business development across a diverse portfolio, managing accounts, generating leads, and closing sales. You'll engage with clients to deliver customized solutions while ach...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $129K *

Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$145K - $172K *

Analyze operational challenges and drive strategic initiatives to enhance market performance. Collaborate with clinical leaders and partners to align objectives, ensuring accountability and continuous...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where you'll support leaders and employees in a fast-paced environment, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and HR pro...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K *

Advance student success by leading strategic initiatives across the student lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, optimize technology, and improve student satisfaction t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$133K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining member experiences by architecting optimal journeys, bridging operational execution with strategic vision to enhance engagement and satisfaction across all touchpoints...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform staff well-being by leading strategic initiatives that enhance resilience and psychosocial support across diverse, high-stress environments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical trial operations by leading cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to drive successful study execution and patient e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $114K *

Unlock your potential by supporting strategic projects and planning in health care. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business goals, enhance analytical capabilities, and develop innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Hospitalist?question toggle

    A Chief Hospitalist is a physician leader who oversees or helps direct a hospital medicine program. The role may include clinical care, physician team leadership, quality improvement, and operational planning.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Chief Hospitalist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for a medical degree, an active medical license, experience in hospital medicine, and demonstrated leadership. Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine may be required or preferred.

  • What does a Chief Hospitalist do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include caring for inpatients, supporting hospitalist physicians, coordinating with other departments, reviewing care quality and workflow, and participating in staffing or program planning.

  • How much do Chief Hospitalists earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, experience, employer, clinical duties, and leadership scope. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its compensation details.

  • Where can I find Chief Hospitalist jobs?question toggle

    You can search Chief Hospitalist openings on Ladders, where you can review vetted professional opportunities and compare role requirements and compensation information.