Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
About The Position
Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations, as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all JCAHO/DNV and other regulatory agency guidelines. Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Completion of an approved residency and, if applicable, fellowship program.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.
- Board Certification in practice specialty.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations.
- Assures compliance with all JCAHO/DNV and other regulatory agency guidelines.
- Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department.
- Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.
- Is trained and assigned to coordinate care for patients.
- Is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.
- Is trained and assigned to manage the practice's patient population.
- Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
- Represents Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Services as a physician and works to assure that the quality of care delivered is appropriate.
- Establish in writing and implement measures to achieve the goals of the Product Line.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans for the growth of the programs and within Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Services.
- Participates in the monthly chart review process for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and the annual review of nurse practitioner protocols.
- Perform such other duties as reasonably requested by Erlanger or otherwise necessary to properly assist in the operations of Hematology/Oncology Services.
- Assures compliance with all Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
- Chart dictation as required in a timely manner.
- Meets timeliness goals: In the practice providing care to outpatients, or providing care in other areas as assigned and as scheduled. When on call, arrives within appropriate amount of time.
- Meets or exceeds productivity goals as defined in contract.
- Completes billing forms accurately, completely, and within 24 hours of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
