Sarah Rhodes, DO

Dedicated Internal Medicine trained Hospitalist who is committed to continuing to grow with UPMC through commitment to high-quality patient care and leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Proven track record of adaptability and leadership skills. Very passionate about teaching and investing in the growth of other team members. Ready to leverage clinical knowledge, teaching experience, and leadership skills to excel in a medical director role. Goals include promoting team building and enhancing operational efficiency within UPMC.

• AOA Board Certified - 09/01/17

2022 Physician of the Year, UPMC Memorial Hospital

• Sepsis Champion Memorial Hospital 2022-Present - Championed awareness, education, and best practices within Memorial Hospital. Responsible for leading sepsis initiatives aimed at early recognition, prompt treatment, and improvement in sepsis care protocols. Leading a QES research initiative to identify factors contributing to sepsis readmissions and optimize patient outcomes.
• Patient Experience Committee Chair 2022-Present- Collaborated with an interdepartmental team to identify areas of improvement in patient care. Created and Implemented a very successful program called "Dear Provider" which enhanced patient communication.
• Vice Chair of Medicine 2022-Present - Provided support to the Chair of Medicine in developing and implementing departmental goals, policies, and procedures. Participated in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Credentialing Committee Member, Memorial Hospital 2022-Present
• Medical Executive Board Memeber, Memorial Hospital 2022-present
• POCUS Educator - 2018-Present - Helped to create and implement a highly effective and very well received POCUS curriculum to train residents.