Assistant Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Medical Director (AMD) works collaboratively with the Medical Director to achieve clinical, operational, and quality improvement goals and strategic initiatives. The AMD will serve as the Medical Director at times when the Medical Director is unavailable. The role involves operations and performance management, clinical quality and patient safety, provider staffing and scheduling, recruitment and retention, provider performance and coaching, patient experience, education and professional development, and hospital and community leadership. The position is at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, which emphasizes a culture of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

Works collaboratively with the Medical Director to achieve clinical, operational, and quality improvement goals and strategic initiatives.
Serves as the Medical Director at times when the Medical Director is unavailable.
Reviews departmental operational metrics and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Partners with the Medical Director and departmental leadership to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.
Reviews and monitors key clinical performance indicators.
Partners with nursing and administrative leadership to optimize patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization.
Participates in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes.
Participates in strategic planning and growth initiatives for pediatric emergency services.
Participates in departmental quality improvement (QI) and patient safety initiatives.
Assists in development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
Participates in peer review and case review activities.
Provides timely feedback to providers following all peer and case reviews.
Acts as a key participant in root cause analyses and corrective action plans following significant events.
Supports the Medical Director in the development of physician and advanced practice provider schedules.
Participates in candidate interviews and hiring decisions.
Mentors new clinicians and facilitates professional development opportunities.
Fosters a positive departmental culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
Assists the Medical Director in improvement plans when performance deficiencies are identified.
Recognizes and rewards exemplary performance.
Reviews patient experience data and satisfaction metrics.
Collaborates with Medical Director to implement initiatives designed to improve patient and family experience.
Promotes communication strategies that enhance patient and family engagement.
Collaborates with nursing and ancillary services to improve the overall care experience.
Supports continuing medical education and professional growth of providers.
Participates in educational activities for physicians, APPs, nurses, residents, and students.
Facilitates implementation of new clinical guidelines and educational initiatives.
Represents the pediatric emergency department on hospital committees and leadership councils where appropriate.
Collaborates with pediatric subspecialists, hospitalists, intensivists, EMS agencies, and referring providers.
Supports community outreach and pediatric emergency preparedness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Medical Director to achieve clinical, operational, and quality improvement goals and strategic initiatives.
Serve as the Medical Director at times when the Medical Director is unavailable.
Review departmental operational metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
Partner with the Medical Director and departmental leadership to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.
Review and monitor key clinical performance indicators.
Partner with nursing and administrative leadership to optimize patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization.
Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes.
Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for pediatric emergency services.
Participate in departmental quality improvement (QI) and patient safety initiatives.
Assist in development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
Participate in peer review and case review activities.
Provide timely feedback to providers following all peer and case reviews.
Act as a key participant in root cause analyses and corrective action plans following significant events.
Support the Medical Director in the development of physician and advanced practice provider schedules.
Participate in candidate interviews and hiring decisions.
Mentor new clinicians and facilitate professional development opportunities.
Foster a positive departmental culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
Assist the Medical Director in improvement plans when performance deficiencies are identified.
Recognize and reward exemplary performance.
Review patient experience data and satisfaction metrics.
Collaborate with Medical Director to implement initiatives designed to improve patient and family experience.
Promote communication strategies that enhance patient and family engagement.
Collaborate with nursing and ancillary services to improve the overall care experience.
Support continuing medical education and professional growth of providers.
Participate in educational activities for physicians, APPs, nurses, residents, and students.
Facilitate implementation of new clinical guidelines and educational initiatives.
Represent the pediatric emergency department on hospital committees and leadership councils where appropriate.
Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, hospitalists, intensivists, EMS agencies, and referring providers.
Support community outreach and pediatric emergency preparedness initiatives.