Sr Med Dir OB and Family Birth

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Working With The Clinical Vice Presidents, Medical Directors, APP Leadership, And Administrative Partners, This Role Is accountable For Overseeing a Ll Aspects Of The Clinical Operations Within Their Assigned Area(s) Of Responsibility, Including (but Not Limited To) The Day-to-day Functions Of Clinical Services And Programs, Quality And Patient Safety, Financial Performance, And The Physician Hiring Process.
• This Role Is Also responsible For Leadership And Management Of The Following Activities:
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives within their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure adequate physician and support staffing to meet organizational needs through strategic workforce planning and appropriate resource allocation.
• Promote program growth and new program development to enhance patient access.
• Work with senior leadership on all matters related to collective bargaining with the union.
• Physician compensation management (sign-off) to ensure accurate and timely compensation payments.
• Contract management (employment agreements, professional service agreements, etc.).
• Professional Standards And Accountability
• Develop individual physician and APP performance metrics (e.g., patient experience, productivity, quality, and compliance with clinical protocols) that align with institutional goals and priorities.
• Oversee credentialing and re-credentialing to ensure all providers maintain appropriate qualifications and meet organizational standards.
• Review and revise operational policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory agency standards and ethical behavior.
• Establish and lead professional development and mentorship programs for their team members.
• Establish and execute effective communication processes and communicate standards and expectations clearly to all team members.
• Model excellence in professionalism and address unprofessional behavior for clinicians in assigned areas.
• Conduct comprehensive annual evaluations of the physicians and APPs, provide meaningful feedback, recognize achievements, and identify opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Clinical Excellence
• Develop and manage the clinical care quality and patient safety review processes and manage quality and patient safety metrics.
• Address quality issues promptly and make recommendations to affiliated hospitals and medical staff to drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes.
• Monitor and practice specialty and clinic quality and patient safety performance metrics, and address improvement opportunities.
• Lead peer review and education initiatives to promote continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with best practice protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways within their domain of leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from a four-year U.S. medical school or the equivalent. Residency completed and Board Certified in a relevant medical specialty . Preference will be given to applicants with certifications in Leadership, Quality Assurance, and/or Performance Improvement, and/or a Master of Business Administration and/or Master of Healthcare Administration, or other significant relevant leadership experience.
• Experience: A minimum of five years practicing medicine in their specialty required. Three years of leadership experience is required. Leadership experience should include responsibilities for financial management . Experience in an integrated, complex health system is highly preferred. The candidate must have a proven track record of excelling in all aspects of their clinical responsibilities (e.g., adhering to evidence-based practice protocols, productivity, patient experience), upholding the professional goals and standards of the institution, and demonstrating a commitment to improving quality and patient safety.