Interventional Pulmonology & PFT Services Medical Director

The Interventional Pulmonology Services - Medical Director Physician provides strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership of CaroMont Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine (CPSM) Interventional Pulmonology and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Services. As a physician leader within CaroMont Health's Clinically Integrated Network, the Medical Director will work collaboratively with CPSM and Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Service Line (CVPSL) physician and administrative leaders; fellow service line medical director physicians; Endoscopy, PFT Labs, and Respiratory Therapy leaders; and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective performance and outcomes.

This physician leadership role is ideal for an expert Interventional Pulmonology physician with prior leadership experience who demonstrates commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in Interventional Pulmonology and PFT Services. Similarly, a physician leader who advocates not only for the strategies and vision for Interventional Pulmonology and PFT Services, but also for CPSM, CVPSL, and CaroMont Health. The Medical Director shall devote a maximum of ten (10) hours per month to perform the medico-administrative services of the role.

The Medical Director is responsible for the following duties: leadership and development; multidisciplinary team collaboration; quality, safety, and performance improvement; clinical protocols and technology implementation; registry, regulatory, and accreditation oversight; operational, financial, and value stewardship; education, mentorship, and workforce development; and governance and professional standards. See the duties and responsibilities section for more details.

Qualifications

1. Active North Carolina Medical License and CaroMont Regional Medical Center Medical Staff membership in good standing.
2. Employed by CaroMont Medical Group and actively caring for specialty-specific patients.
3. Specialty-specific board certification.
4. Prior formal physician leadership position(s) preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Services is responsible and accountable for the following:

Leadership and Development

1. Provide clinical and medical leadership for Interventional Pulmonology (IP) and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Services across the service line, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced bronchoscopy; procedural interventions; and pulmonary and thoracic disease management.
2. Assist with strategic planning, communication, and execution.
3. Promote the development and growth of IP and PFT Services consistent with the mission, vision, operating philosophy, and strategic goals of the service line and CaroMont Health.
4. Provide Interventional Pulmonology (IP) clinical oversight, including Bronchoscopy, EBUS and Mediastinal Staging, Navigational and Robotic Bronchoscopy, Airway Interventions, Pleural Procedures, Lung Nodule Program, Thoracic Oncology Pathway, etc.
5. Oversee interpretation standards and clinical integration of pulmonary diagnostics, including Spirometry, Lung Volumes, Diffusion Capacity (DLCO), Bronchodilator Responsiveness Testing, Pre-Operative Pulmonary Evaluations, and ensure alignment between diagnostic (PFT) and procedural pathways to support accurate, timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
6. Lead initiatives to improve effectiveness and outcomes for all programs and services within IP and PFT services.
7. Ensure alignment of service line physicians and APPs in achievement of strategic and operational priorities and goals.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

1. Participate in, support, and lead regular multidisciplinary team meetings and conferences aimed at improving the clinical, operational, and financial outcomes of IP and PFT services.
2. Coordinate effective multidisciplinary care involving thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, anesthesia, APPs, other medical staff members, nursing, respiratory therapists, technologists, and other clinical support teams.
3. Collaborate with medical staff members and other clinical support teams to ensure the delivery of compassionate, exceptional, and highly reliable care.

Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement

1. Establish, participate in, and oversee performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, outcomes, patient safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
2. Supervise quality review and assurance activities, including peer review, morbidity and mortality review, case review, and compliance audits.
3. Review, evaluate, and recommend clinical, operational, and financial improvement initiatives.
4. Monitor and report quality, safety, and outcome performance metrics to applicable service line governance committees.
5. Track and improve performance metrics, including diagnostic accuracy and yield; procedure complication rates; PFT quality and reproducibility; time from referral to testing, procedure, diagnosis, and treatment, etc.

Clinical Protocols and Technology Implementation

1. Develop, implement, and maintain standardized clinical protocols, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines across IP and PFT services. Work to reduce care variation.
2. Participate in the assessment, introduction, and outcome evaluation of new technologies (equipment and supplies), techniques, and services.
3. Evaluate and integrate new IP and PFT service technologies (equipment and supplies) to enhance patient care and promote clinical, operational, and financial effectiveness.
4. Coordinate with IT and Epic informatics team to create and update EMR order sets and protocols.

Registry, Regulatory, and Accreditation Oversight

1. Adjudicate, review, and monitor participation in registries and accreditation programs.
2. Ensure adherence to CMS, Joint Commission, NCDHSS, COC, and other regulatory requirements applicable to IP and PFT services.

Operational, Financial, and Value Stewardship

1. Participate in Surgical and Interventional Value Analysis Team (SIVAT) and other value analysis processes to support expense management, responsible vendor relationships, and equipment and supply standardization.
2. Establish and lead access and utilization review, block time management, and appropriate case selection to ensure efficient and effective care delivery.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of tactics to enhance the financial health of the service line, including EP and Arrhythmia services

Education, Mentorship, and Workforce Development

1. Establish and lead physician, APP, and team member education and training initiatives.
2. Provide mentorship to physicians, APPs, and team members to support quality outcomes and professional development.
3. Assist with physician, APP, and staff recruitment strategies and actively participate in the recruitment process to support program growth and sustainability.

Governance, Professional Standards, and Call Coverage

1. Serve as the physician leader and liaison between physicians, APPs, administration, and governance committees.
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for physician and APP professionalism, communication, and behavioral concerns, and collaborate with Medical Staff Leadership as needed.
3. Participate in community outreach and development of referral pathways to promote pulmonary and thoracic disease awareness and the offerings of the IP and PFT services.
4. Maintain active participation in the CPSM call schedule per service line established standards.