Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

• $200K — $250K *
Knoxville, TN 37918In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks 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

  • Review and enhance departmental operational metrics for improvements.
  • Monitor and analyze key clinical performance indicators and safety events.
  • Collaborate with nursing and administrative teams to optimize patient flow.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and outcomes.
  • Develop and manage provider schedules for adequate staffing and coverage.
  • Drive recruitment and retention strategies for physicians and APPs.
  • Evaluate provider performance and provide coaching for improvement.

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.
Full Job Description
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.


* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at East Tennessee Children's Hospital

More Hospitals & Medical Centers Jobs

Find similar Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days jobs:

NationwideKnoxville, TN