Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

• $200K — $250K *

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Less than 5 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with Pediatric Residency and Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Active, unrestricted medical license from the State of Tennessee.
Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
3+ years of leadership and administrative experience preferred.
Strong communication skills and proven ability to lead departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

Benefits

Continuing medical education support and professional development opportunities.
Participation in community outreach and pediatric emergency preparedness.
Involvement in strategic planning and growth initiatives.
Access to a positive departmental culture emphasizing teamwork and accountability.

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Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical licensure issued by the State of Tennessee Department of Health.
Board Certification: Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Experience: Leadership & Administrative Experience, 3+ years preferred.
Skills: Strong communication skills, leadership experience, and abilities to guide a pediatric department's mission, quality and goals

Operations and Performance Management

Review departmental operational metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
Review and monitor key clinical performance indicators, including:
- Length of stay
- Door-to-provider times
- Left without being seen (LWBS) rates
- Admission and transfer metrics
- Return visits
- Patient safety events
Partner with nursing and administrative leadership to improve patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization.
Lead process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes.
Monitor productivity, staffing effectiveness, and provider performance.
Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for pediatric emergency services.

Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

Lead departmental quality improvement (QI) and patient safety initiatives.
Participate in development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
Participate in peer review and case review activities.
Act as a key participant in root cause analyses and corrective action plans following significant events.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.

Provider Staffing and Scheduling

Develop and maintain physician and advanced practice provider schedules.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient demand and operational goals.
Manage schedule adjustments and coverage needs.
Coordinate onboarding and integration of new providers.
Collaborate with staffing and recruiting teams to maintain adequate workforce coverage.

Recruitment and Retention

Lead physician and APP recruitment efforts.
Conduct candidate interviews and participate in hiring decisions.
Develop retention strategies to promote provider engagement and satisfaction.
Mentor new clinicians and facilitate professional development opportunities.
Foster a positive departmental culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Provider Performance, Coaching, and Accountability

Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching to physicians and APPs.
Conduct formal performance evaluations.
Develop improvement plans when performance deficiencies are identified.
Address professionalism concerns and behavioral issues.
Participate in disciplinary actions consistent with hospital and organizational policies.
Recognize and reward exemplary performance.

Patient Experience

Review patient experience data and satisfaction metrics.
Lead initiatives designed to improve patient and family experience.
Investigate and respond to patient complaints and concerns as appropriate.
Promote communication strategies that enhance patient and family engagement.
Collaborate with nursing and ancillary services to improve the overall care experience.

Education and Professional Development

Support continuing medical education and professional growth of providers.
Participate in educational activities for physicians, APPs, nurses, residents, and students.
Promote pediatric emergency preparedness and competency throughout the organization.
Facilitate implementation of new clinical guidelines and educational initiatives.

Hospital and Community Leadership

Represent the pediatric emergency department on hospital committees and leadership councils.
Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, hospitalists, intensivists, EMS agencies, and referring providers.
Support community outreach and pediatric emergency preparedness initiatives.
Participate in business development and service line growth activities.

Financial Stewardship

Assist with departmental budgeting and resource planning.
Monitor productivity, staffing costs, and operational performance.
Identify opportunities for cost-effective care delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Support initiatives that improve departmental financial performance.

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