Permanent Hospitalist Job , AL

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, HOSPITAL MEDICINE

60% Clinical / 40% Administrative Time

The Medicus Firm Executive Search is proud to represent this nationally recognized AAMC institution in its search for a Director of Quality for Hospital Medicine.

This role offers an exciting leadership opportunity for candidates with an interest and strong acumen for operational efficiency and quality improvement. Highlights include:

• Expanding program including:
• 2 Medical Centers
• 48 MD FTE’s
• 21 APP’s
• 7 Care Coordinators
• Attractive shift schedule providing work-life balance, resulting in fantastic retention & increased quality metrics
• Oversee the clinical and quality performance of the Hospital Medicine program, providing direction for quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate and mentor Hospital Medicine faculty & staff on quality/patient safety issues
• Work with both the Chief of Hospital Medicine and health system leadership to identify strategic opportunities to improve quality within Hospital Medicine & the enterprise.
• Attractive financial package with an excellent base salary, comprehensive benefits, retirement ,etc. – best of both worlds with private sector compensation combined with a world class School of Medicine.

The desired candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated interest/background in quality initiatives, and strong coaching/mentoring skills. An understanding of balanced quality metrics and appropriate use of measurement methods is critical for this role.

Reference: EXEC IM 8625