System Medical Director of Endoscopy
Position Summary
The System Medical Director of Endoscopy provides visionary clinical and administrative leadership for all inpatient and ambulatory endoscopy units across Endeavor Health. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, quality, and efficiency in the delivery of endoscopic services.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees the clinical services provided to patients by the endoscopist
Provides input and support to the lab’s administrative leadership regarding clinical practice of nursing and tech teams
Aids in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices in line with current medical standards and regulatory requirements
Implements clinical initiatives to advance clinical standardization and minimization of unnecessary variability across Endeavor Health endoscopy sites
Interfaces with Endeavor Health Medical Group and Gastroenterology Service Line leadership to craft and operationalize system-wide strategy for delivery of endoscopic services to include facilities planning and design as well as site-based clinical programming
Ensures adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines, infection prevention standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, ASGE)
Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to staff physicians, fellows, nurses, and technicians
Brand Ambassador: Define, with all relevant stakeholders, the patient experience for endoscopic practice within Endeavor Health
Quality & Safety: Accountable for the quality of care provided in Endeavor Health endoscopy units
Develops and implements quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs for endoscopy services
Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., adenoma detection rate, cecal intubation rate, procedure turnaround times, adverse event rates) for quality in endoscopic practice
Reviews and analyzes incident reports and endoscopy-related complications, ensuring timely corrective action and participation in M&M
Champion patient safety culture and compliance with sedation, reprocessing, and infection control policies
Operational Management: A Key Collaborator With The Vice President Of GI Labs
Determine the Endeavor Health endoscopy operating model
Identify solutions to bridge identified gaps in the operating model across the health system
Participate in budget planning, capital equipment acquisition, and supply chain management
Plan for and implement Endeavor Health endoscopy formulary for supplies
Interface with Anesthesiology leadership to plan for anesthesia services
Ensure adequate staffing levels, appropriate case mix, and efficient throughput
Support achievement of monthly and annual budget targets
Support strategic planning to expand and modernize endoscopy services
Qualifications
Minimum Education Level: Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required
Minimum Licensure Requirements: Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois
Minimum Certification Requirements: Board certification/Board eligible in Endoscopic Medicine