Pediatric Cardiologist – Director Quality Improvement

Job Summary

The Medical Director, Heart Center Quality Improvement is responsible for overseeing and managing overall quality improvement performance. Works in close collaboration with Center for Quality and Safety leadership, medical staff and hospital leaders, Legal and Risk Management, Information Management, and Data Analytics and Reporting to foster improvements in care through quality improvement and safety, evidence-informed practice, utilization of the electronic health record (EHR) and clinical analytics.

Leadership Accountabilities

• Establishes and maintains high standards for quality of care, & patient safety
• Takes initiative to improve both processes and outcomes, incorporating best practices, and innovations in professional field
• Ensures compliance with Lurie Children’s policies and all accreditation & regulatory bodies and their standards in the areas of the Core Faculty’s work.
• Attends relevant meetings

Job Specific Duties

• Develop and revise clinical care guidelines, procedures, and care protocols for The Heart Center to optimize outcomes.
• Establish and uphold patient experience standards.
• Ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, accreditation standards, and relevant regulations.
• Review data to identify opportunities for improving overall quality of care in The Heart Center.
• Facilitate effective communication among program physicians, APPs, and team members.
• Provide first-line resolution in the escalation of provider-related concerns regarding clinical service quality.
• Provide oversight and leadership for QI programs and participate in medical staff, hospital committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and teach in improvement programs to expand improvement capacity across The Heart Center.

Quality Improvement and Organizational Support

• In collaboration with the Director, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, supervise the Quality Improvement team and Data team.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational Care Team members to establish QI processes throughout the organization.
• Align with hospital quality standards and partner as needed with the Center for Quality and Safety.
• Cookordinate with physician and operational leaders to drive the incorporation of high reliability organization principles into the health care delivery system's design.
• Design and employ QI tools for use at the point of care and support the systems reporting team in designing and disseminating tools.
• Use existing data systems to identify areas in need of quality improvement.
• Collaborate with Risk Committees to identify appropriate metrics and new collection sources.
• Oversee data validation processes and refine data management procedures in collaboration with the Data Managers.
• Employ PDSA cycles and other tests of change to design and disseminate optimal workflows.
• Provide support to care teams, incorporating QI methodologies and transformation strategies into their function and design.
• Analyze and review processes, policies, and systems to ensure alignment with NCQA PCMH standards.
• Champion adoption of standardized best practices across disciplines and departments.
• Aid in the development, writing, and implementation of Policies and Procedures pertaining to Quality Improvement, Practice Transformation, and APCMH.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited medical school.
• Must be board certified/eligible and have a current Illinois medical license or the ability to secure one.
• Formal training in QI Science.
• Proven success in directing and managing projects within expected timelines.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Epic EHR system.
• Demonstrated ability to work across and lead various groups and teams.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
• Variety of voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance from Lurie Children’s Hospital
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program