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
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$85K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize surgical patient care through leadership, education, and collaboration. Drive excellence in clinical practices while ensuring effective resource management and fosterin...

3 weeks ago

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

$121K - $156K *

Advance xenotransplant initiatives by managing research projects, coordinating data collection, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to support clinical trials and e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing psychiatric services through leadership, clinical care, and collaboration. Drive impactful change while overseeing medical operations and providing expert psy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $117K *

Join a dynamic rehabilitation team to evaluate patients and implement tailored treatment plans. Lead interdisciplinary collaboration while educating patients and staff, ensuring high-quality therapy s...

5 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform patient care by leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based nursing practices. Oversee daily operations, enhance patient experiences, and foster a culture of accountabili...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $157K *

Transform your career by providing clinical expertise and leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with interprofessional teams to enhance patient care, education, and quality impro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $320K *

Champion transformative healthcare by leading care management initiatives, enhancing quality and access across services. Collaborate with leadership to optimize operations, improve patient outcomes, a...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a dynamic medical team to enhance patient outcomes, implement innovative care models, and drive quality improvements in a collaborative environment focused on...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $196K *

Champion the development of nursing professionals by leading educational initiatives, assessing learning needs, and implementing evidence-based programs to enhance clinical performance and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $196K *

Drive the development of nursing education programs, leading a team of NPD Specialists to enhance clinical staff competencies. Collaborate with nursing leaders to implement best practices and ensure c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading budgeting, reporting, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with departments to align financial strategies with operational goals, ensuring fiscal integrity and...

1 week ago

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

$68K - $128K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing educational programs for nursing staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge through effective curriculum development and evaluation. Collaborate with sta...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate nursing services by managing staff and ensuring compliance with standards. Drive quality care initiatives, oversee team performance, and implement effective strategies for patient outcomes and...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape nursing services by managing staff and ensuring compliance with policies while delivering high-quality patient care and monitoring outcomes for continuous improvement...

Yesterday

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining mental health care by leading a dedicated psychiatric unit, ensuring evidence-based practices, staff training, and collaboration across disciplines for the best care and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Help us deliver effective psychiatric leadership in a complex correctional environment by ensuring high-quality mental health care, overseeing staff, and cultivating collaborative relationships across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a dedicated team as the psychiatric leader, ensuring holistic psychiatric care and collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals for incarcerated patients with diverse mental health needs in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality psychiatric care for incarcerated individuals. Drive clinical excellence, implement policies, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with regu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the nursing department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring top-notch patient care delivery and fostering professional growth through collaboration and operational excellence...

4 weeks ago

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

$121K - $150K *

Lead complex enterprise projects, manage cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while ensuring timely and quality delivery of healthcare solutions. Collaborate with senior leadership across the orga...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $230K *

Lead a thriving outpatient practice focused on geriatrics and adult care, offering a balanced workload and strong administrative support. Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no inpatient responsibilit...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion patient-centered care by overseeing operational and administrative aspects of mental health services. Lead, evaluate, and enhance direct care staff performance while ensuring compliance with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $150K *

Champion patient care by joining our dynamic pulmonology team, where you'll provide comprehensive assessments and treatments in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Transform HR practices by leading compliance, recruitment, and employee relations. Collaborate with the leadership team to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster a supportive work environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Drive growth and innovation in clinical development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic portfolios, particularly in cell and gene therapy, while ensuring medical oversight and strat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.