Quality Assistant Medical Director - Emergency Medicine - Kaweah Health Medical Center

Vituity•Visalia, CA

6h•$275,000 - $900,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership led by frontline physicians. Our ownership model provides financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. We offer autonomy and local control, backed by a healthcare team and the expertise of 9,000 clinicians. Our culture values team accomplishments and shared purpose, aiming to make a positive impact in local communities. Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices nationwide, serving over 14.5 million patients annually, with the ability to transfer positions if relocation is needed.

Requirements

Physician ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support.
Equitable ownership as an equal and valued partner from day one.
Financial transparency.
Comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution.
Multiple career development opportunities.
Leadership understands practice needs and provides autonomy.
Backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team.
Supported by peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.
Cultivated environment where passion thrives and success comes through shared purpose.
Culture values team accomplishments over individual achievements.
Leverage strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in local communities.
Foster shared goals and helping colleagues succeed.
Recognition and appreciation for a job well done.
Opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year.
Ability to transfer job if relocation is needed.
Level III Trauma Center.
STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center.
74-bed Emergency Department with 98,000 annual visits.
24/7 case management, social work, and in-house interpreters.
ACGME accredited 3-year EM residency with 18 residents per year.
ACGME accredited Sim/US/education/admin EM fellowships.
AP fellowship program, taking rolling admission with up to 4 AP fellows per year.
Proximity to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Vibrant downtown cultural scene with unique shops, local dining, and historic venues.
Seasonal weather includes hot summers and mild winters.
Central location for travel to California’s coast, mountains, and larger cities.
Superior Health Plan Options.
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage.
Partnership models allow K-1 status pay structure for high tax deductions.
Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth.
Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus.
EAP and travel assistance included.
Student loan refinancing discounts.
Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of patients, communities, and employees.
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000.
Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated.
Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.
Unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives.
Work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team.
Commitment to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with CMS quality metrics and reporting.
Experience in sepsis management protocols.
Experience in trauma care and committee participation.
Knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards.
Experience with EM residency programs and fellowships.

Responsibilities

Act as the Quality Medical Director locally and interface between Vituity and Kaweah.
Become heavily involved with Vituity's Quality team, participating in quarterly virtual workshops, annual in-person workshops, and semi-annual/annual Quality Data audits.
Stay up-to-date with CMS' evolving quality metrics and requirements and reinforce compliance within Vituity and local site operations.
Act as the ED Sepsis Champion within Kaweah's Sepsis team.
Work closely with Kaweah Sepsis Team, Quality Officer, Department Chairs, IT, and lab directors.
Act as the liaison between Kaweah and the ED providers for all sepsis-related matters.
Develop, monitor, and revise policies and processes to optimize sepsis care within the ED and maximize compliance with CMS requirements.
Attend quarterly and monthly meetings (generally virtual).
Act as the ED Trauma Liaison on the Kaweah Trauma Committee.
Interface between ED and Surgical providers (surgery, ortho, vascular, CT, anesthesia, ICU, lab, radiology, etc.) on acute issues or policy optimization.
Work closely with Trauma Manager and Trauma Director to optimize site's trauma performance, remediate issues, and ensure ongoing site certification as a trauma center by the American College of Surgeons.
Conduct chart and case review, including Trauma PIPS and PEER review.
Attend monthly meetings for Trauma Operations and Trauma PIPS/PEER review (hybrid model, virtual participation acceptable).