Medical Director, Pre Anesthesia Clinic

Job Duties

Lead with humility and a focus on service to others (staff, providers, patients, and organization)
Lead by example in knowing, communicating, supporting, and reinforcing the goals we are trying to achieve
inaligning with our UW Health Strategic Plan
Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude while maintaining open communication channels with all providers and staff
Ensure that UW Health standard processes and clinical guidelines are communicated, followed, and Service Standards are being met, as applicable
Address and resolve problems and conflicts that arise in a timely fashion
Ensure providers and staff are fulfilling their job expectations and meeting Service Standards while coaching those who are not meeting expectations, as applicable

Key Job Responsibilities

Directs the deployment of a clinical information system and other information technology resources within medical services
Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Assures compliance with standards and requirements of accrediting organizations and governmental compliance
Serves as a clinical resource to providers throughout the division
Evaluates and responds to patient concerns and complaints
Supports the development, measurement, and achievement of performance standards for quality, service, efficiency, and effectiveness for all programs and services
Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives for medical services to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan

Required Qualifications

Board-certified or board eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiologists by start date of position.
Completion of a US Anesthesiology residency by the start date of the position.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.
Depth of understanding related to the preoperative assessment and perioperative management of surgical patients.
Effective leadership abilities
Record of initiating change and innovation
Strategic thinking, planning and problem solving
Superior communication skill, both in written and verbal presentation
Effective human relations abilities to effect collaborative alliances and promote teamwork and ensure a high level of internal and external patient satisfaction and engagement.
Ability to succeed in a complex environment where decision-making may be diffuse and ambiguous.
High degree of professionalism and competency dealing with a variety of individuals.
Conflict management and resolution skills.
Driven to improve patient experience, patient outcomes, quality and safety while decreasing costs advancing the missions of education and research.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: MD, DO or equivalent by the start date of the position

Department

Established in 1927 by Ralph M. Waters, we are proud to be the first academic anesthesiology department in the United States. Our department is deeply committed to a tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research, as well as to the success and well-being of our teams. As dedicated clinicians, we provide comprehensive anesthesiology, critical care and pain management services to communities across the UW Health system of care. As educators, we are passionate about training the next generation of anesthesiologists and clinical anesthetists. As researchers, we support basic, translational and clinical science with a commitment to advancing the future of anesthesiology. As a community, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive in their pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching, and discovery. The Department embraces both independent and collaborative work-styles. Our general approach is to empower individuals to work independently through thorough and hands-on training and onboarding, while also having regular meetings with collaborators and support staff within the department to foster a strong team environment.

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 month

Contact Information

Andrew Prickett, aprickett@wisc.edu, Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.

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