MEDICAL DIRECTOR, HEART INSTITUTE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director, Heart Institute is responsible for the strategic development and oversight of Cook County Health’s cardiac service line, the Heart Institute. Working closely with system leadership, the Medical Director oversees day-to-day clinical operations and monitors throughput, compliance, and clinical quality. The role provides leadership for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, and oversight of the Institute’s budget, grants, and research. The Medical Director also works as an attending physician providing comprehensive care to Cook County Health patients and participates in approved projects and committees. The Medical Director oversees and coordinates the Heart Institute’s medical activities, including clinic development and implementation, and communication of and compliance with operational policies, procedures, and programs affecting medical staff and patient care across Cook County Health. In collaboration with the Service Line Business Director, the Medical Director assists with staff and budget management. The role establishes short- and long-term goals in line with the CCH strategic plan, directs quality assurance and improvement efforts, monitors regulatory compliance, manages cardiovascular research and clinical trials, and maintains programmatic and budgetary accountability. The position maintains an active clinical load of at least 50%.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited college or university.
Illinois Physician and Surgeon license required before starting employment.
Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by the start of employment.
Board certification in the area of specialty.
Seven years of experience as an attending physician in Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery; at least two years must be in an institution with active resident and/or fellow training.
One year of experience implementing operations, clinical, and/or academic improvement in a healthcare setting.
One year of experience supervising trainees, such as residents or fellows.
Working knowledge of developing and implementing clinical research protocols and managing their regulatory requirements.
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with all staff levels and a patient population of diverse cultures and age groups.
Strong interpersonal and empathy skills.
Clinical research skills and techniques for extracting and reporting information.
Analytical, organizational, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-management or resolution skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in decision-making.
Ability to teach and educate in ACGME and research grant programs.
Ability to bring disparate groups, goals, and objectives together under one operating structure.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Ability to follow department policies and standards using best practices.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to train others by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks.
Adhere to hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, handwashing and sanitizing, and applicable engineering and work-practice controls.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
Experience interacting with health agencies such as NIH and FDA.
Experience working with academic medical centers.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the Heart Institute’s medical activities, including clinic development and implementation and compliance with operational policies and procedures.
Work with the Service Line Business Director to assist in managing Heart Institute staff and budget.
Collaborate with providers to identify opportunities to close clinical quality and service gaps that may affect healthcare expense.
Establish short- and long-term goals, objectives, and programs with system and on-site medical leadership in accordance with the CCH strategic plan.
Direct Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement efforts.
Evaluate clinical and management data, including quality metrics, health record data, and utilization data, to identify opportunities to improve clinical care and processes.
Monitor, audit, and improve regulatory compliance related to medical staff functions.
Manage scientific research related to Cardiovascular Medicine and clinical trials.
Provide regulatory and medical guidance and direction for the Heart Institute.
Maintain programmatic and budgetary accountability for the program.
Participate in pertinent committees, including those interfacing with patient experience and advisory groups.
Maintain an active clinical load of at least 50% and provide comprehensive patient care as an attending physician.
Participate in CCH-approved projects and committees and perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions, and working meetings; review applicable agreements and consult Labor Relations on management proposals.
Document, recommend, and effectuate discipline in accordance with CCH rules, policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, working with Labor Relations or labor counsel as needed.
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices and use CCH records systems to review information needed to apply collective bargaining agreements.
Contribute to CCH staff management and systemic development, discuss and develop system policies and procedures, and address operational staffing needs using independent judgment.
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.