The Site Medical Director (SMD) is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the hospitalist service line at Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale. In this role, the SMD will lead a team of hospitalists, ensuring the highest standard of patient care, while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of clinical expertise and leadership experience to help drive performance improvement, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the hospitalist team at Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale, including recruitment, development, and performance management.
- Provide clinical oversight and ensure high-quality patient care across the hospitalist service line.
- Collaborate with nursing, administration, and other medical specialties to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
- Review and analyze clinical data to identify trends, implement best practices, and ensure adherence to quality metrics.
- Collaborate with the Regional Medical Director and other leadership to drive strategic goals and operational initiatives for the hospitalist service.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, education, and patient safety within the hospitalist team.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, hospital policies, and safety protocols.
- Participate in hospital committees, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives, as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- At least 5 years of experience in hospitalist practice, with a strong background in clinical leadership or management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care.
- Proven history of successful team management and operational leadership in a healthcare setting.
- Must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Leadership development and growth opportunities within a large, progressive healthcare system.
- Supportive, patient-centered work environment.
- Access to innovative medical technology and resources.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care at a respected institution.
About Facility : Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is a 70-bed hospital, proudly serving residents since 2009. An array of services and specialties are offered including urology, cardiac catheterization lab, imaging and surgical services including orthopedics and spine. Baylor offers a comprehensive range of health services and medical programs designed to meet your healthcare needs. Their services help bring advanced care closer to home. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, an international surgery company, partnered with local physicians and Baylor Scott & White. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is a hospital in which physicians have an ownership or investment interest.
About Community : The Town of Sunnyvale is located about 15 miles east of downtown Dallas. A part of the thriving Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, this small, upscale community in eastern Dallas County retains a personality and flavor of its own. Sunnyvale shares borders to the north and west with the larger suburbs of Mesquite and Garland, where shopping, fine dining and entertainment are only minutes away. At the same time, the Town is also bordered by the peaceful waters of Lake Ray Hubbard and the sprawling, rural expanse of Kaufman County. Sunnyvale is situated to truly benefit from the "best of both worlds."
Benefits And Compensation :
Envision Physician Services is a dynamic physician- and clinician-led medical group that has been offering exceptional career opportunities for more than 60 years. With our national network of clinicians who are committed to delivering high-quality care, Envision Physician Services is nationally recognized for delivering clinical excellence supported by innovation, integration and exceptional leadership.
Candidates considering becoming a teammate at Envision Physician Services will find full-time, part-time and independent contractor opportunities available in a variety of community types, from rural and underserved communities to major metropolitan areas; practice settings, from small hospitals to academic health systems; and job levels, from entry level to senior management. Envision teammates also benefit from the following resources:
- Strong leadership at local, regional and national levels
- Exceptional quality of practice backed by comprehensive support services
- Optimal care teams with flexible and equitable scheduling options
- A-rated professional liability insurance
- Extensive variety of practice settings coast-to-coast
- Competitive compensation, including several benefit options
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career advancement
- Clinician mental health and well-being support
- Comprehensive education and training on leadership, management and clinical best practices, including a wide variety of CME programs
- Clinical and scientific research opportunities
*Benefits vary by division, clinical specialty and employment status.
About Company :
Company Information
Envision Physician Services is a leading national medical group, delivering care when and where it's needed most. Our team of clinicians specializes in anesthesiology, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, radiology and women's and children's care. Together, we care for more than 19 million patients a year and support healthcare partners at 1,000 clinical departments across the nation.
As a part of Envision Healthcare, we are making a meaningful difference in patients' lives and driving innovations that improve the delivery of care and the health of communities in every corner of America. We treat patients through more than 10 million emergency department and inpatient encounters, support the delivery of more than 120,000 babies, conduct more than 6 million radiology reads and provide more than 2 million anesthesia cases each year.
We are focused on protecting and empowering clinicians so they can focus on what matters most – caring for patients. We do this by providing mental health and well-being resources, administrative support, clinical best practices, clinical research opportunities, leadership coaching and more. Our unique structure enables us to develop local practices that support clinicians with regionally-based clinical leaders and operational expertise from our expansive nationwide network.
Each Envision partner facility or health system has its own unique culture, but all of our sites recruit and hire clinicians who share the group's core values of being patient-focused, team-oriented and caregiver-inspired.
Envision Physician Services values the diverse perspectives and experiences of our teams. We recognize that through our collective expertise, we can improve the delivery of care for patients and clinicians. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here and how we are supporting clinician wellness here. We are proud to be an EOE/AA employer.