Quality Assistant Medical Director - Emergency Medicine - Kaweah Health Medical Center

About the role

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Quality Medical Director locally, as well as interface between Vituity and Kaweah.
• Interface between ED and Surgical providers (including surgery, ortho, vascular, CT, anesthesia, ICU, lab, radiology, etc.) on acute issues or policy optimization.
• Work closely with Trauma Manager and Trauma Director to optimize our site's trauma performance, remediate issues, and ensure ongoing site certification as a trauma center by the American College of Surgeons.
• Chart and case review. Trauma PIPS and PEER review.
• Attend monthly meetings for Trauma Operations and Trauma PIPS/PEER review, both of which are done in a hybrid model (virtual participation is okay).

Requirements

• MD/DO degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience in emergency medicine and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of sepsis and trauma protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a California Medical License.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a California DEA license.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of emergency medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in CMS quality metrics and requirements.

Benefits

• Superior Health Plan Options
• Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
• Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Student loan refinancing discounts

Pay

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

Schedule

Vituity does not specify the exact schedule but offers flexibility to meet patient needs.