Physician Wellness Officer - Per Diem

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Physician Wellness Officer supports institution leaders in developing and maintaining an environment and culture conducive to the flourishing and well-being of medical staff members. The role works with leaders and organizational partners to assess clinician well-being, identify improvement opportunities, advocate for resources, and coordinate wellness initiatives for medical staff and residents. The position chairs the Medical Staff Wellness Committee and the Resident Well-being Subcommittee of the GME Committee. It also serves as an ambassador for Vital WorkLife resources and supports programs in meeting ACGME requirements for resident well-being.

Responsibilities

Organize assessments of medical staff well-being, burnout, professional fulfillment, practice efficiency, and organizational culture in areas related to clinician well-being.
Provide actionable assessment data to Stamford Health leaders.
Assist in identifying improvement targets in areas that may affect well-being.
Advocate for clinician well-being in organizational decisions and for resources needed to improve it.
Help develop and distribute resources that support clinicians’ personal well-being and mental health.
Work with human resources and mental health leaders to inform clinicians about available resources and safety nets when they are in distress.
Collaborate with organizational leaders to promote shared ownership of clinician well-being efforts.
Chair the Medical Staff Wellness Committee; organize and lead monthly meetings, recruit and maintain active membership, and manage funds in the Foundation wellness committee account.
Organize medical staff wellness activities, including lectures and social or team-building events, and coordinate other committee activities such as peer support and orientation for new medical staff members.
Develop and maintain a list of mental health and well-being resources, and report on committee activities to leadership and medical staff as requested or needed.
Promote the resources offered by Vital WorkLife to medical staff members.
Chair the Resident Well-being Subcommittee of the GME Committee and organize and lead quarterly meetings.
Coordinate and support residency well-being activities.
Support programs in meeting ACGME requirements for resident well-being.