Job Description
At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $150.00—200.00/hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth. Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission-driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital. Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high-quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population. Position Overview The Site Hospitalist Medical Director is a senior physician leader responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while driving strategic initiatives to optimize clinical operations. This role combines direct oversight of Hospitalist services with cross-functional collaboration to align clinical practices with institutional goals. The Site Hospitalist Medical Director oversees the daily operations and clinical quality of the Hospitalist service, ensuring alignment with evidence-based guidelines and organizational objectives. This role emphasizes reducing length of stay (LOS), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lea