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Job description
Overview
Lead Strategy. Inspire Teams. Shape the Future of Inpatient Care.
Carle Health is seeking an influential, forward-thinking physician leader to serve as Associate Medical Director for Adult Hospital Medicine — a high-impact leadership opportunity for a physician passionate about driving strategic growth, advancing clinical excellence, and building high-performing teams.
Opportunity Details
This is not a traditional operational leadership role focused solely on daily oversight. This position is designed for a visionary leader who thrives on influencing culture, developing people, improving systems, and helping shape the future direction of Hospital Medicine within a nationally recognized health system.
Why This Role Matters
As Associate Medical Director, you will play a critical role in advancing one of the region’s most respected Hospital Medicine programs. Partnering closely with physician and operational leadership, you will help guide strategic initiatives centered around quality, patient experience, provider engagement, operational excellence, and sustainable program growth.
You’ll join a collaborative leadership structure that values innovation, servant leadership, and mission-driven care — giving you the platform to influence meaningful change across inpatient medicine.
About the Program
Established Hospital Medicine program with 60+ Hospitalists, dedicated nocturnists, and Advanced Practice Providers
Devoted Lead Hospitalists that provide front-line, day-to-day operational support and provide real-time provision to the care team and ancillary services
Dedicated Assistant Medical Director that supports quality, safety, utilization review, and provider education based on evidence-based clinical practice
Nurse Supervisor available to help prioritize clinical workflow
Closed ICU model with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
Dyad leadership structure that promotes strategic alignment and shared accountability
Robust operational and analytics support infrastructure
Leadership team committed to physician engagement, mentorship, and long-term development
The Opportunity
In this role, you will:
Help shape the strategic vision and future direction of Adult Hospital Medicine
Influence quality, safety, operational performance, and patient experience initiatives
Mentor and develop physician leaders while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to drive innovation and system-wide improvement
Support physician engagement, change management, and leadership development across the department
Serve as a key voice in advancing interdisciplinary teamwork and care delivery excellence
Have the opportunity to teach residents through our accredited Internal Medicine residency program in addition to medical students with faculty appointment through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine
This position offers a balanced leadership structure with protected administrative time, allowing leaders to remain clinically connected while focusing on broader organizational impact and strategy
Ideal Candidate Attributes
A passion for leadership, mentorship, and team development
Strength in change management and strategic execution
The ability to build alignment across multidisciplinary teams
A patient-centered mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement
A commitment to advancing both people and processes
Qualifications
MD or DO required
Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
Leadership experience preferred
Advanced leadership training (MBA, MHA, or equivalent) welcomed
What You’ll Gain
A highly visible leadership role within a growing and innovative health system
The opportunity to directly influence the future of inpatient medicine
Strong executive and operational partnership support
Dedicated mentorship and leadership development opportunities
A mission-driven culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and compassion
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation range: $345,000 – $527,000. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify.
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Worksite address
urbana, IL, 61803, US
Who can apply
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