Per Diem Physician Liaison PR

LifeLink Careers•Guaynabo, PR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Per Diem Physician Liaison serves as a liaison between hospital medical staff and the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). This role supports the OPO's efforts to build and strengthen relationships with hospital faculties and improve donation processes. The position participates in the training of OPO and hospital staff and monitors the actions of all staff relating to organ recovery and quality indicators. The role also supports executive leadership and foundation initiatives towards fostering a donation culture in the OPO DSA and provides guidance to the hospital development department with the development of strategies to engage and develop physicians’ skills in organ and tissue donation. It serves as a reference or consultation regarding PR Medical Examiner activities, meetings and engagement with executive leadership and pathologists. The position participates in the education of clinical OPO staff, medical students, and residents in relation to organ and tissue donation. Additionally, it participates in the interview process of higher-level positions for the OPO and makes appropriate recommendations on the selection of candidates, as requested. The role maintains an ongoing relationship with local, national, and international agencies and/or medical professionals as it relates to the representation of the organ procurement organization and its interests. The position also participates in OPO and Foundation activities and meetings as well as local and national forums, and participates in the BOG’s OPO Governance and OPO Governance Committee.

Requirements

Work requires a physician with at least 10 years of practice of medicine in the state in which the organ procurement organization is located.
Thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory standards and procedures.
Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.

Responsibilities

Supports executive leadership and foundation initiatives towards fostering a donation culture in the OPO DSA.
Provides guidance to the hospital development department with the development of strategies to engage and develop physicians’ skills in organ and tissue donation through the fostering of a strong donation culture in their institutions.
Serves as liaison between the hospital physician and the OPO to manage complaints and concerns about referral and donor management.
Reviews new and revised organ procurement organization Policies and Procedures on an annual basis.
Suggests changes and provides input as needed to policy revisions, especially as it relates to hospital development, education and community engagement.
Participates in and provides guidance for high level hospital development activities (meetings, educations, case discussions etc.) including hospital executive leadership, physician meetings, development of physician champions, and donor advisory committees as requested.
Serves as a reference or consultation regarding PR Medical Examiner activities, meetings and engagement with executive leadership and pathologists.
Participates in the education of clinical OPO staff.
Participates in the education of medical students and residents in relation to organ and tissue donation.
Participates in the interview process of higher-level positions for the OPO and makes appropriate recommendations on the selection of candidates, as requested.
Maintains an ongoing relationship with local, national, and international agencies and/or medical professionals as it relates to the representation of the organ procurement organization and its interests.
Participates in OPO and Foundation activities and meetings as well as local and national forums.
Participates in the BOG’s OPO Governance and OPO Governance Committee.