Physician Leadership Journal
The Ongoing Need for Physician Leaders
Tom Rossi discusses the growing interest in physician leadership, necessary preparation, effective leadership development programs, challenges faced by rural hospitals, and strategies for enhancing leadership skills.
May/June 2025 Vol. 12, No. 3 pp. 44–47 DOI: 10.55834/plj.7947754008
Abstract
In a comprehensive discussion with Mike Sacopulos from SoundPractice, Tom Rossi, vice president of executive search at Jackson Physician Search, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of physician leadership. The interview delves into the findings of a collaborative research report between Jackson Physician Search and MGMA that highlights physicians’ growing interest in leadership roles. Rossi discusses the drivers behind this interest, the preparation required for aspiring physician leaders, and the essential elements of effective leadership development programs. He also addresses the challenges faced by smaller and rural hospitals in recruiting physician leaders and offers strategies for physicians to enhance their leadership skills.
