Medical Director - Medical/Surgical

About the role

The Med/Surg Medical Director at MultiCare is responsible for overseeing medical/surgical units, ensuring high-quality care, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for the medical/surgical units, ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with hospital and system leadership, physicians, and clinical teams to foster a culture of improvement and teamwork.
• Facilitate collaboration between critical care, emergency medicine, and other specialties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Ensure medical/surgical operations meet local, state, and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards.
• Advise on equipment, technology, and resource needs to maintain standard medical/surgical care services.
• Address patient, staff, and provider concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Establish and review medical/surgical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving clinical standards.
• Attend and engage with system clinical councils with leadership in local implementation, education, and performance improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO).
• Licensure to practice medicine in the state of Washington as a physician.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, ideally with significant time spent on medical/surgical and/or critical care.
• Leadership experience in a clinical or administrative role.

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has been serving the Yakima Valley since 1950. With 226 beds and 20+ primary and specialty care locations, the hospital provides a wide range of services including cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, and hospice services. Clinicians here work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and respects the community.

About the Yakima Community

The Yakima community offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, rafting, and camping. It also boasts a lower cost of living and a welcoming community, making it ideal for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

At MultiCare, we are committed to our community and partners, offering growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our values of respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide our interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

Pay and Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $295,360.00 - $359,840.00 USD. Benefits include a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. For more details, please refer to the associated benefit information.