Internal Clinical Director of Surgery

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Internal Clinical Director of Surgery is responsible for communicating, implementing, and leading the clinical and operational objectives of OSF hospital medicine, on one of two teams of hospitalist providers. Through strong working relationships with physicians, clinical and administrative leaders, ensures the delivery of standardized quality care delivery and efficient operations in the assigned site(s). Serves as a visionary leader and role model of the OSF Leader Core Competencies. Supports the OSF vision and Key Results. Leads positive culture and execution of strategy within the assigned site(s). Supports change management and continuous improvement and productive team dynamic.  Reports directly to the Managing Medical Director of Medical and Surgical Specialties at St. Joseph Medical Center.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists Managing Medical Director in the evaluation of each provider on the team. 
2. Responsible for the operational and clinical performance of assigned site(s) including 5 star quality
1. Mortality
2. Patient Experience
3. Readmission
4. Safety of Care
5. Timely & Effective Care
3. Participates in Service Line Care Guidance Councils, entity administrative and quality councils, and ongoing leadership development. Accountable to engage the care team on care standards and evidence-based medical best practices.
4. Assists Managing Medical Director in reviewing safety, operational and financial integrity metrics and developing improvement plans based on performance gaps. Available to provide peer review expertise for Facility/Service Line.
5. Educates and socializes the tools and dashboards to optimize visibility and performance.
6. Serves as a mentor and resource to providers to manage team morale and support mission partner well-being and culture.
7. Assists in ensuring the group provides superior patient experience. 
8. Contributes to bidirectional communication through monthly department meetings which includes: organizational initiatives, performance, clinical issues, quality metrics, risks and barriers.
9. Assists with hospital accreditation and certification requirements.
10. Participates in provider recruiting activities and on-boarding initiatives to efficiently.
11. Promptly reports all potential risk management issues to the CMO and/or appropriate parties. Communicates and promotes adherence to policies regarding corporate compliance, coding, documentation, and timely completion of records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Doctorate - Director of Medicine or Director of Osteopathic Medicine Experience: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of the patient population served. Understanding of business practice analysis and reporting mechanisms, with demonstrated ability to understand and verbalize how the business portion impacts the clinical portion of the program's activities. Demonstrated ability to lead professional staff, including skill to motivate, challenge, and positively communicate with others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A high level of interpersonal skills necessary to communicate, both written and verbally, effectively with a wide range of patients, staff, other medical professionals and outside agencies. Planning and organization skills necessary to develop, implement and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the program. Licenses/Certifications: Physician License Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or Michigan as appropriate per work location. Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Solid Computer Skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: N/A Experience: N/A Licensure/ Certification: N/A Other Skills/ Knowledge: N/A

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.