Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Days

## Medical Director: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time DaysApplylocations: Knoxville, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR **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.*Come work where you can make a difference everyday.*
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