Physician - Chair of Radiation Oncology

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Medical Director (AMD), the Chair serves in a local strategic leadership role. The Chair will collaborate with senior leadership including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) along with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers within their region to deliver quality care in a patient focused environment. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible for certification in physician’s primary specialty.
• Licensed Practicing Provider MD/DO.
• Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using and supporting Epic’s Electronic Medical Record System.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts locally for the use of clinical data to proactively monitor, revise and develop best practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote the standardization of clinical processes and interoperability; adoption of effective solutions and advance innovative patient care.
• Identify and pursue the use/advancement of digital care technologies in ways that add value to our organization.
• Partner with local C-Suite and RMD to develop strategic initiatives supporting clinical and business objectives.
• Actively supports the VPMA in presenting information to local hospital boards.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of national and regional trends and how these are likely to affect provider supply, patient expectations, and reimbursement.
• Able to establish, evaluate, and maintain a comprehensive program for coaching, leadership identification, and leadership development.
• Demonstrates an ability to make a case convincingly and effectively for behavior change with physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to coach others on leadership style and self-management.
• Maintains a clear understanding and commitment to success as defined by a collective performance.
• Actively involved in advancing standards of professionalism, including work in state, regional and national organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed