Sr Med Dir OB and Family Birth

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The LMG Senior Medical Director provides leadership for assigned LMG Medical Directors. Working with administrative partners and the Clinical Vice Presidents, the Senior Medical Director is responsible for developing and executing strategy, planning the workforce, driving program growth and new program development, and engaging in collective bargaining with the union. Likewise, this role is accountable for overseeing all aspects of the responsibilities assigned to their Clinic/Specialty Medical Directors and for professional development and mentorship. The Senior Medical Director collaborates with the Clinic/Specialty Medical Directors and other Legacy Health leaders to ensure high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, financial sustainability and provider engagement.

Requirements

• Graduate from a four-year U.S. medical school or the equivalent.
• Residency completed and Board Certified in a relevant medical specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state(s).
• Active or courtesy member in good standing with the medical staff for each hospital where the physician provides services or the Legacy Medical Group.
• A minimum of five years practicing medicine in their specialty and three years of leadership experience is required.
• Leadership experience should include responsibilities for financial management .
• The candidate must have a proven track record of excelling in all aspects of their clinical responsibilities (e.g., adhering to evidence-based practice protocols, productivity, patient experience), upholding the professional goals and standards of the institution, and demonstrating a commitment to improving quality and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with certifications in Leadership, Quality Assurance, and/or Performance Improvement, and/or a Master of Business Administration and/or Master of Healthcare Administration, or other significant relevant leadership experience.
• Experience in an integrated, complex health system is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives within their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure adequate physician and support staffing to meet organizational needs through strategic workforce planning and appropriate resource allocation.
• Promote program growth and new program development to enhance patient access.
• Work with senior leadership on all matters related to collective bargaining with the union
• Physician compensation management (sign-off) to ensure accurate and timely compensation payments.
• Contract management (employment agreements, professional service agreements, etc.).
• Develop strategic initiatives within their assigned area.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial tracking, and demonstrate financial stewardship for their area(s) of responsibility by monitoring performance and financial metrics and making data-driven decisions to optimize resource utilization.
• Professional Standards and Accountability
• Oversee credentialing and re-credentialing to ensure all providers maintain appropriate qualifications and meet organizational standards.
• Review and revise operational policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory agency standards and ethical behavior.
• Establish and lead professional development and mentorship programs for their team members.
• Establish and execute effective communication processes and communicate standards and expectations clearly to all team members.
• Model excellence in professionalism and address unprofessional behavior for clinicians in assigned areas.
• Conduct comprehensive annual evaluations of the physicians and APPs, provide meaningful feedback, recognize achievements, and identify opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Clinical Excellence
• Develop and manage the clinical care quality and patient safety review processes and manage quality and patient safety metrics.
• Address quality issues promptly and make recommendations to affiliated hospitals and medical staff to drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes.
• Monitor and practice specialty and clinic quality and patient safety performance metrics, and address improvement opportunities.
• Lead peer review and education initiatives to promote continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with best practice protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways within their domain of leadership.

Benefits

• Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees