Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days

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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