Vituity

Medical Director - Emergency Medicine

Vituity • $250K — $300K *
Pendleton, OR 97801In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and completion of residency required.
  • Five years of leadership experience in emergency medicine required.
  • Physician Partnership status required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Superior clinical and interpersonal skills with team motivation expertise.
  • Proficient in project management and relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and uphold Vituity's mission and values across the practice.
  • Monitor healthcare trends and assess their implications for local practices.
  • Strategize and execute a comprehensive practice management plan aligned with stakeholder needs.
  • Lead the administrative management team, selecting members and aligning roles for optimal results.
  • Evaluate performance metrics and implement initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital and Vituity policies and guidelines throughout the practice.
  • Foster productive relationships with hospital leadership and healthcare teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan options.
  • Partnership models provide K-1 tax benefits.
  • Strong 401k plan with high tax reduction benefits.
  • Potential for annual profit distribution or cash bonuses.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) and travel assistance included.
  • Discounts for student loan refinancing.
Full Job Description
Pendleton, OR - Seeking Emergency Medicine Medical Director

The Opportunity
  • Communicate and champion Vituity's purpose, mission, vision, values, culture of brilliance, and strategy, ensuring widespread understanding and alignment.
  • Assure compliance with all Vituity requirements and policies and communicate those requirements to all Vituity providers.
  • Monitor current and future healthcare and economic trends. Assess their potential impact on the practice and local geographic region.
  • Strategize and execute a comprehensive annual practice management plan that sets clear goals and objectives, continuously surpassing expectations and delivering value to patients, clients, providers, and the local community.
  • Spearhead the local site's administrative management team, meticulously selecting team members and aligning their responsibilities to drive the achievement of practice goals.
  • Demonstrate unwavering mastery of Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations, ensuring strict adherence from all providers.
  • Exemplify Vituity's Partnership Principles by fostering open communication and transparent decision-making, such as conducting annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of hospital expectations and rigorously uphold compliance with all contract terms.
  • Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement Vituity initiatives and operational programs to continually improve performance.
  • Continuously assess and improve operational processes, leveraging technology and best practices to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
  • Monitor site financial performance and identify and create new areas for growth and revenue.
  • Develop an expertise and understanding of the yearly budget, financial performance measures and monitoring systems, and billing and reimbursement issues / systems.
  • Improve patient census and billing practice statistics to optimize reimbursement for the practice.
  • Maintain awareness and interactions with payers such as significant IPA's, Medical Groups, Foundations, ACO's associated with the hospital / health system.
  • Execute efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training processes for new providers, ensuring the practice is staffed with highly qualified professionals.
  • Provide learning and development opportunities and mentoring to providers and staff to enhance their clinical acumen, leadership skills and overall professional growth.
  • Evaluate the performance of physicians and PA / NPs in compliance with Vituity policies and guidelines.
  • Monitor physician competencies with progressive improvement using appropriate metrics. Counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as necessary in compliance with Vituity polices / guidelines.
  • Actively participate in contract negotiations in conjunction with the Regional Director.
  • Develop, foster, and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
  • Ensure practice is appropriately represented and demonstrates their value through leadership roles (as applicable) and/or participation with hospital management, medical staff leadership, Medical Executive, Medical Staff and other hospital committees, and within the local community.


Required Experience and Competencies
  • Licensed physician as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school and completion of residency through an accredited residency program required.
  • Maintain membership and privileges on Hospital's medical staff and comply with and abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations, and the policies and procedures of Hospital's medical staff where services are being provided required.
  • Physician Partnership status required.
  • Five (5) years or more experience in a leadership role required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior clinical skills
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate a team.
  • Project Management
  • Effectively collaborate with diverse individuals and multiple locations
  • Relationship building
  • Technical skills
  • Strong accounting and finance understanding


The Practice

CHI St. Anthony Hospital - Pendleton, Oregon
  • CHI St. Anthony's is a rural hospital that provides great opportunities for learning, teaching and experiences.
  • Level IV Trauma Center and stroke center.
  • 25-bed hospital with an 11-bed Emergency Department.
  • Annual volume of 15,000 with 1.5 patients nearby.
  • On call peds/OBGYN and two large referral centers 50 miles away.
  • Sub-specialty backup includes general surgery, ortho, urology, and inpatient.


The Community
  • Pendleton, Oregon, nestled in the heart of Eastern Oregon, is a city rich in history, culture, and community spirit.
  • Famous for the Pendleton Round-Up, one of the largest and oldest rodeos in the U.S., it celebrates its Western heritage with vibrant annual events.
  • Landmarks like the Pendleton Woolen Mills and the underground tours of historic tunnels showcase its unique character.
  • Nearby attractions include the Blue Mountains for hiking, the Umatilla River for fishing, and the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, which honors Native American traditions.
  • Pendleton experiences four seasons, with hot summers and snowy winters, perfect for varied outdoor activities.
  • The small-town atmosphere is complemented by locally-owned shops and a strong sense of community.
  • The city's love for rodeo and local athletics fosters unity, making it a remarkable place to live and work.


Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing 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 our patients, communities, and employees


Applicants only. No agencies please.

About Vituity

Vituity is a physician-led and owned multispecialty partnership that provides acute care management and staffing solutions to healthcare organizations. The company was founded in 1975 as CEP America and rebranded as Vituity in 2018. Vituity has over 5,000 clinicians and providers who serve over 6.4 million patients annually. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and improving healthcare outcomes. Vituity has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the healthcare industry.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
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* Ladders Estimates

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