Associate Medical Director, Adult Hospital Medicine

Shape the future of Hospital Medicine with a high-performing, mission-driven team.

Your Leadership. Our Mission. Shared Purpose.

At Carle Health, we believe exceptional care begins with empowered leaders. We are seeking a dynamic, people-first physician to serve as the Associate Medical Director for Hospital Medicine - a leadership role designed for those who wish to inspire, influence, and drive change at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and compassionate care.

Why Join Carle?

At Carle, our mission is to be our community's trusted partner in all healthcare decisions, and our vision is to improve health by providing highly accessible, world-class care and service. As part of the Hospitalist team, you'll be aligned with a department that shares this vision through:

A mission to promote health and wellness through compassionate, evidence-based, and high-value care.

A vision to practice patient-centered medicine through an interdisciplinary team approach, driving top-decile performance in quality and service.

About the Role

Join a well-established hospitalist team of 60+ FTEs, supported by a dedicated group of nocturnists and APPs, with a closed ICU and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

As Associate Medical Director, you will:

• Lead operational strategy and daily functions for the Hospitalist team with 0.5 FTE protected administrative time and 0.5 FTE clinical duties.
• Collaborate with an experienced Assistant Medical Director focused on quality outcomes and operations.
• Partner with the Hospital Medicine RN Supervisor and liaise with nursing and other inpatient services.
• Be supported by a dedicated Office Assistant for calendar management and scheduling.
• Report to the Medical Director of Adult Inpatient Services and work in dyad partnership with the Director of Hospital Operations with strong background and data analytics.

What We're Looking For

• We're seeking a servant leader who is:
• Team-focused and motivational, aligning individuals to shared purpose and mission.
• A barrier remover who empowers team members to focus on delivering great patient care.
• Grounded in clinical excellence and fluent in the business of medicine.
• Strong in change management, operational improvement, and team building.
• Compassionate, empathic, and people-first, with a deep belief in service.
• Adept at collaborating across disciplines and fostering future leaders.
• A patient-centered innovator, always seeking ways to improve experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD/DO, board-certified in Internal or Family Medicine
• Active Illinois medical license or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience is strongly preferred
• Additional training (MBA, MHA, leadership development) is a plus

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to lead one of the region's most respected Hospitalist programs
• A voice in shaping the future of care delivery
• Direct influence on quality, safety, and operational excellence
• A supportive leadership infrastructure and collaborative environment
• Mentorship and growth opportunities for continued leadership development

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

If you're a mission-aligned leader ready to drive high performance, foster a culture of compassion, and shape the future of inpatient medicine, we invite you to bring your leadership to Carle Health.

Champaign-Urbana has been defined as a micro-urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much bigger city, with the feel of a smaller town. Almost equidistant to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis for fun weekends away, the area offers excellent schools, a great downtown scene, the University of Illinois, Big 10 sports and an exciting college town atmosphere, including Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.