Indiana University Health
Medical Director-Quality and Safety
Indiana University Health, Muncie, Indiana, United States, 47303
Medical Director-Quality and Safety
Job Description
Overview
Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.
Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our East Central Region leadership team in the role of Medical Director – Quality & Safety.
The
Medical Director – Quality & Safety
in the East Central Region exists to establish and lead the implementation of Indiana University Health’s Safety, Quality, and Medical Staff strategy for the system. The Medical Director will have demonstrated tactics and documented accomplishments in achieving excellence in medical safety and quality. The incumbent will provide training, define methodologies, direct the collection and analysis of data, directs internal and external reporting, and facilitates development of and promotes support for best practices and evidence-based medicine with the Director of Safety and Quality. This includes identifying priorities and directing resources, functions, and programs that support the continuous improvement of medical care processes and outcomes throughout all Indiana University Health facilities (inpatient and outpatient). The Medical Director will direct and continue to develop the physician leadership structure within Indiana University Health to enhance Indiana University Health’s medical staff's competency to continually improve medical staff safety and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include coaching, supervision, and evaluation of the medical directors with respect to their leadership and achievement of Indiana University Health’s safety and quality goals. The Medical Director advises executive leadership and board on matters related to medical safety and quality improvement and reporting.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Vice President-Chief Medical Officer
Direct Reports: N/A
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
Medical Degree with board certification and licensure to practice in the State of Indiana
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA
7-10 years of relevant experience preferred
Requires interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead groups and programs
Requires a visionary with the ability to think in a positive and creative manner
Requires well-developed administrative and management skills
Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines
Requires the ability to lead quality improvement initiatives
Requires knowledge of State and Federal laws relative to assigned area
Requires effective written and verbal communication skills
Requires problem-solving and analytical skills
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.
Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Overview
Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.
Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our East Central Region leadership team in the role of Medical Director – Quality & Safety.
The
Medical Director – Quality & Safety
in the East Central Region exists to establish and lead the implementation of Indiana University Health’s Safety, Quality, and Medical Staff strategy for the system. The Medical Director will have demonstrated tactics and documented accomplishments in achieving excellence in medical safety and quality. The incumbent will provide training, define methodologies, direct the collection and analysis of data, directs internal and external reporting, and facilitates development of and promotes support for best practices and evidence-based medicine with the Director of Safety and Quality. This includes identifying priorities and directing resources, functions, and programs that support the continuous improvement of medical care processes and outcomes throughout all Indiana University Health facilities (inpatient and outpatient). The Medical Director will direct and continue to develop the physician leadership structure within Indiana University Health to enhance Indiana University Health’s medical staff's competency to continually improve medical staff safety and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include coaching, supervision, and evaluation of the medical directors with respect to their leadership and achievement of Indiana University Health’s safety and quality goals. The Medical Director advises executive leadership and board on matters related to medical safety and quality improvement and reporting.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Vice President-Chief Medical Officer
Direct Reports: N/A
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
Medical Degree with board certification and licensure to practice in the State of Indiana
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA
7-10 years of relevant experience preferred
Requires interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead groups and programs
Requires a visionary with the ability to think in a positive and creative manner
Requires well-developed administrative and management skills
Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines
Requires the ability to lead quality improvement initiatives
Requires knowledge of State and Federal laws relative to assigned area
Requires effective written and verbal communication skills
Requires problem-solving and analytical skills
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.
Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr