Johns Hopkins Medicine
SECTION CHIEF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The JHCP Chief of Section -Internal Medicine
oversees the clinical quality of all physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) practicing within a Specialty at JHCP. They are the primary conduit to the JHUSOM Department Directors to ensure uniform quality standards across John Hopkins Medicine.
Reporting Relationships:Position Reports directly to the Vice President Medical Affairs of JHCP who will have primary responsibility for hiring and management.
Key roles within JHCP:Directly responsible and accountable for the quality of care and professionalism of all providers in the JHCP Specialty SectionCoordinates with JHU Department Directors including developing and monitoring quality standardsDirects and assists instructional/educational activities of the Section / SpecialtyResponsible for disseminating information to Section physicians and APPsAttests to the quality of all physician and APPs as part of the hiring processPerforms robust annual clinical reviews for all employed physicians and APPs within the Section
Provides clinical expertise and medical staff perspective to organization planningKnowledgeable of all JHCP policies and procedures applicable to the Section / SpecialtyIdentify, mentor and develop physician leaders within organization
Accountabilities of position:Manages physician performance and behaviorsOversees annual performance review for all providers in specialtyMember of Credentialing/Peer Review CommitteesMember of the JHCP Research CommitteeMember of the Practice Standards CommitteeMember of the Education CommitteeEstablishes clear expectations based on mission, vision, valuesAssess, plans, and ensures implementation of clinical policy
Annual Review Process for JHCP physicians and APPs:All JHCP provider staff (those with independent licenses to practice, i.e. MDs, DO's, DC's, NPs, PAs) will have an annual review. The purpose of the review is to assure high quality of clinical care, compliance with professional and corporate policies, and appropriate regulatory compliance.Balanced and comprehensive review process for all providers to be linked to re-credentialingProfessional conduct is the responsibility of the Section Chief. When reviewing elements of a provider's professional activity, including behavioral issues, Section Chief will document in a standard action grid.
The annual review process will include the following minimum elements:Confirmation of quality compliance with JHUSOM defined standards (set annually, including high volume procedure clinical reviews)Clinical pertinence a minimum of five chart reviewsBilling audit complianceKey performance indicators assigned yearly (e.g., closed encounters)Patient experience ratings (CAHPS)
Requirements:Licensed MD/DO with active license in Maryland, DC, and Virginia (potentially acquired after hire, but as a condition of employment). Other state licenses may be needed.At least five years direct patient care experience
We offer a competitive salary, signing bonuses, excellent benefits and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine as part of the Johns Hopkins Health System.
Together we will deliver the Promise of Medicine!
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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oversees the clinical quality of all physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) practicing within a Specialty at JHCP. They are the primary conduit to the JHUSOM Department Directors to ensure uniform quality standards across John Hopkins Medicine.
Reporting Relationships:Position Reports directly to the Vice President Medical Affairs of JHCP who will have primary responsibility for hiring and management.
Key roles within JHCP:Directly responsible and accountable for the quality of care and professionalism of all providers in the JHCP Specialty SectionCoordinates with JHU Department Directors including developing and monitoring quality standardsDirects and assists instructional/educational activities of the Section / SpecialtyResponsible for disseminating information to Section physicians and APPsAttests to the quality of all physician and APPs as part of the hiring processPerforms robust annual clinical reviews for all employed physicians and APPs within the Section
Provides clinical expertise and medical staff perspective to organization planningKnowledgeable of all JHCP policies and procedures applicable to the Section / SpecialtyIdentify, mentor and develop physician leaders within organization
Accountabilities of position:Manages physician performance and behaviorsOversees annual performance review for all providers in specialtyMember of Credentialing/Peer Review CommitteesMember of the JHCP Research CommitteeMember of the Practice Standards CommitteeMember of the Education CommitteeEstablishes clear expectations based on mission, vision, valuesAssess, plans, and ensures implementation of clinical policy
Annual Review Process for JHCP physicians and APPs:All JHCP provider staff (those with independent licenses to practice, i.e. MDs, DO's, DC's, NPs, PAs) will have an annual review. The purpose of the review is to assure high quality of clinical care, compliance with professional and corporate policies, and appropriate regulatory compliance.Balanced and comprehensive review process for all providers to be linked to re-credentialingProfessional conduct is the responsibility of the Section Chief. When reviewing elements of a provider's professional activity, including behavioral issues, Section Chief will document in a standard action grid.
The annual review process will include the following minimum elements:Confirmation of quality compliance with JHUSOM defined standards (set annually, including high volume procedure clinical reviews)Clinical pertinence a minimum of five chart reviewsBilling audit complianceKey performance indicators assigned yearly (e.g., closed encounters)Patient experience ratings (CAHPS)
Requirements:Licensed MD/DO with active license in Maryland, DC, and Virginia (potentially acquired after hire, but as a condition of employment). Other state licenses may be needed.At least five years direct patient care experience
We offer a competitive salary, signing bonuses, excellent benefits and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine as part of the Johns Hopkins Health System.
Together we will deliver the Promise of Medicine!
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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