Description
The Chief of Anesthesiology and Medical Director, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsible for the quality of the Anesthesia Department at Kishwaukee, as well as support for other aspects of performance including growth and development. Together with appropriate others, including NM system leadership, will establish standards of practice to ensure excellence in services throughout Kishwaukee and will continuously evaluate and improve processes supporting the delivery of care. Also responsible for medical leadership of perioperative operations with a focus on OR throughput and optimum use of operating rooms to ensure timely and efficient care of patients needing surgical care
The services provided will be customer-centered including patients and their families, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the community at large.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Description (TIME COMMITMENT – TBD)
Principal Duties
- Quarterly: In conjunction with senior regional clinical and operational leadership, responsible for formulating the vision, strategy, and objectives of the NMG specialty or Kishwaukee department programs.
- Monthly: In conjunction with the operational director, responsible for integrating, planning, developing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating the activities of the NMG specialty or hospital department programs.
- Responsible as a liaison between the hospital department and/or NMG physicians and referring medical staff.
- Champion select development or improvement initiatives, and organize and lead the necessary teams for implementation.
- Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of NMG physicians to practice at Kishwaukee as the need is identified.
- Provide medical coverage, reviewing questionable orders as requested, communicating with the ordering physician, and rewriting orders for the patient as needed.
- In conjunction with the staff, develop, implement, review and approve policies and procedures and preprinted orders every three (3) years, or more often, as requested by Administration.
- Facilitate the professional growth of fellow physicians and other staff through mentoring, encouragement and support for education and skill development.
- Administer and enforce the Hospital’s and the Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies.
- Assist in the development of regulations, safety rules, policies, and procedures as they pertain to the obstetric patient.
- Inform the Hospital President/CMO or their designee of administrative, operational, or personnel problems within perioperative services in a timely manner.
- Inform the Hospital President/CMO or their designee, as well as any appropriate Medical Staff Committees, of professional problems within perioperative services at NM Kishwaukee in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Hospital Policy; to take such actions as may be necessary to assure that the professional medical care provided at the Hospital is at all times of high quality.
- Collaborate regarding the budget, the effective management and allocation of resources, facilities, and utilization of established appropriate guidelines for patient care.
- Advise the Hospital regarding the staffing, operation, teaching, and other needs, and to promptly notify Hospital of defective equipment or facilities.
- Provide administrative direction for the medical services delivered by Qualified Providers to Hospital patients.
- Cooperate and consult with other Hospital services and members of the Medical Staff in the rendering of appropriate patient care.
- Organize in-service education for Hospital personnel as may be required by accrediting bodies and Hospital, including pertinent education regarding existing and proposed procedures.
- Participate in medical educational programs conducted by and for Hospital and its Medical Staff, and nurses.
- Participate in Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Risk Management Programs related to the obstetric patient in accordance with Hospital policies and Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws and policies.
- Inform the Hospital President/CMO or their designee of administrative, operational, or personnel problems within perioperative services in a timely manner.
- Inform the Hospital President/CMO or their designee, as well as any appropriate Medical Staff Committees, of professional problems within perioperative services at NM Kishwaukee in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Hospital Policy; to take such actions as may be necessary to assure that the professional medical care provided at the Hospital is at all times of high quality.
- Assist the hospital in cost containment efforts and the development of new clinical protocols to maintain national standards of care.
- Actively participate in external accreditation surveys.
- Provide two (2) education programs per year to the staff based on need and/or quality results.
- Model leadership behaviors in all interactions with colleagues and staff, and demonstrates excellent citizenship by consistently complying with all program requirements.
COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
· Please refer to NMHC Performance Standard Competencies.
Qualifications
Required:
- Qualified by training, experience, interest, and demonstrated current ability, and shall be willing and able to discharge the administrative qualifications of his/her office.
- Possess administrative, interpersonal, and management skills, excellent clinical judgment and quality assessment skills and a working knowledge of trends in health care management, medical staff issues and economics.
- Shall be a practicing physician employed by Northwestern Medical Group and be a member of the Kishwaukee Medical Staff, with a demonstrated leadership ability and expertise in service line specific services.
- Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other clinical and administrative personnel.
- Clinically astute in the delivery of anesthesia to surgical patients, respected by physicians and personnel involved in perioperative services, and team oriented.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and contributes to the improvement of processes/systems in the operating room.
Leadership:
- Must participate in annual leadership training program(s) specific to responsibilities and specialty or department identified goals. (e.g. ASQI).
Management Responsibility:
- Manage physician and CRNA activities within the practice including those related to physician status, productivity, recruitment, and physician relations.
Population Served:
- Must be knowledgeable about working with the specialty or hospital department population consistent with an academic community hospital environment, and including patients with communications barriers and/or sensory impairment.
Reports to:
- Chair, Department of Anesthesiology or their representative - & - Hospital CMO
Internal:
- Regional president
- Regional senior management team
- President of Medical Staff
- Chiefs and Vice Chiefs of Medical Staff
- Regional operational management team
- Physician services – on campus and outreach teams
- Patient representatives
- Medical Staff administration
- All members of the Kishwaukee medical staff
External:
- Community leaders
- Referring physicians
- External regulatory agencies
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
