Multi-Disciplinary Program Director

Banner Health

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position facilitates multiple functions designed to promote the optimal performance of Multi-Disciplinary Programs (MDPs) and functions as a dyad partner with the MDP physician leaders. This position will coordinate efforts across the system to optimize representation of all MDPs and support clinical, operational and research initiatives. This position is responsible for assisting with ensuring ongoing compliance and operational performance of clinical programs and projects. Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the relevant programs. Enhances the Program though the coordination of daily operations, community education and activities using a comprehensive team approach. Ensures program compliance with regulatory and insurance standards. The Multi Disciplinary Program Director will partner closely with our physicians and leadership for all MD Anderson locations to support our Multi Disciplinary Programs for our Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary (GI/GU) Specialties. This position will play a key role in our integration and initiatives to increase market share, revenue and philanthropy efforts. Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

Requirements

Must possess knowledge and skills typically attained through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, nursing or other health-related field.
Must demonstrate abilities normally attained with 5 or more years of experience in program development, management and evaluation in a healthcare environment.
This position can require extensive travel and must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
Requires excellent knowledge of commonly used office software.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration, Health Administration (MSN, MPH, MBA, MHA) or related field is strongly preferred.
Prior experience with program development, background/experience in the treatment/care of target patients, for target procedures, etc., as well as related professional registrations and certifications.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to the delivery of integrated patient care throughout delivery sites by assuring care is coordinated through collaboration of MDPs and processes are followed from diagnosis into survivorship. Ensures consistency in the structure and function of the assigned multiple disciplines. Reviews ongoing assessments of strengths and weaknesses of MDPs and identifies opportunities for growth.
In collaboration with Marketing, Communications, and Strategy will provide input into the development of educational and promotional materials for community medical education. Advises internal partners as to branding opportunities for the MDPs. Partners with Business Development to identify and assists as appropriate in the cultivation of community partnerships and helping to foster the growth of the programs. Oversees on-sight contacts to increase awareness of and referrals to target programs/services.
Collaborates with business and data analysts to report on key clinical, operational and quality metrics including data relevant to patient experience, access information and NPS. Assists patient relations and managers to address service complaints and facilitate service recovery.
Ensures funds provided by donations to MDPs through the Banner Health Foundation are utilized according to donor-intent; tracks and provides information and metrics requested by the Banner Health Foundation to meet donor reporting obligations.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with professionals, national and/or local associations and planning agencies. Serves on committees as an ambassador for the assigned multiple disciplines and represents the organization in task forces, community affairs and special project groups when necessary.
Aligns the goals of assigned MDPS with those of the Cancer Center. Helps solidify the “identity” of each of the assigned MDPs, helping define the breadth and depth of activity at the programmatic level. Maintains high level of engagement among MDP members.
In partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ensures communication and alignment of the assigned multiple disciplines with counterparts, facilitates communication and identifies opportunities for research collaboration between BMDA and MDA.
Promotes engagement, productivity, and competencies of staff team members. Mentors staff and onboards new team members to provide value to our internal and external customers, critical thinking, and problem solving. Supports Program Leaders with the planning, conduct and documentation of team meetings.