Chief of Anesthesia - Atlanta, GA, United States - Piedmont Healthcare

Description

Chief of Anesthesia

Responsible for system clinical leadership, strategic and operational direction and administration and management of employed provider operations in Piedmont Healthcare & Physician Enterprise. Where appropriate and needed, supports the systemwide development and implementation of the strategic vision and overall direction of anesthesia; including opportunities for system market expansion and growth, acquisitions and efficient and high-quality performance throughout the service line.
This position will report to the Senior Corporate Vice President accountable for Anesthesia, with a dotted line to Physician Enterprise leadership. The position serves as the senior clinical leader, accountable for the overall development, quality and performance for the anesthesia practices. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Doctor Osteopathic Medicine or a Doctor of Medicine degree from a recognized school of medicine and fellowship trained in Anesthesiology.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in a senior management position in a medical practice setting, healthcare administration or a closely related field is required.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
• Board Certified or Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Georgia Medical License to Practice Anesthesiology

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-graduate degree in healthcare or business administration preferred. Strong working knowledge of healthcare industry and experience if running complex anesthesiology practice in a multi-hospital system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provider & Staff Management
• a. Clinical role model and leader of System Anesthesia of the clinical activities and works with entity Peri-operative leadership for maintaining appropriate standards of care appropriate to Anesthesia.
• b. Partner with HR and Provider Recruitment for development and implementation of compensation, recruitment and retention strategies.
• c. Oversees site medical directors to efficiently manage employed provider operations.
• d. Works closely with site Medical Directors on resolution of provider concerns, patient issues and other operational opportunities.
• e. Demonstrates accessibility to the physicians and other leaders, and effectively addresses care and service issues as they arise.
• f. Coordinates activities with and works collaboratively in professional matters related to physician performance with the PE and hospital/ASC leadership teams.
• g. Responsible for leading activities among physicians and various designated operating divisions and departments to facilitate the delivery of high-quality patient care and services, while focusing on efficiency in operations and opportunities.
• h. In collaboration with clinical leadership, ensures that patient access is available at the highest reasonable level
• i. Drives and manages compensation plans in partnership with physician and APP compensation teams.
• 2. Performance Management
• a. Coordinates activities among various designated operating divisions to facilitate delivery of high-quality patient care and services, while focusing on efficiency in operations and opportunities for cost reduction.
• b. Leverages complex decision support systems such as productivity, financial, market and comparative databases to evaluate performance effectiveness and develop new opportunities for growth and optimization.
• c. Leads the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets within designated guidelines and routinely monitors progress in achieving overall financial goals.
• d. Reviews ongoing financial and operational reports for budget variances and implements opportunities for improvement.
• e. Works closely with respective leaders to assess and improve departmental performance, by providing direction and leadership for utilization and process improvement with respect to patient throughput.
• f. Interprets and effectively administers policies in order to carry out organizational objectives.
• g. Participates as Clinical Governance Council (CGC) administrator or in designated administrative functions.
• 3. Program Development and Implementation
• a. Carries out anesthesia physician practice strategies, policies, and programs as determined by PHC Executive Leadership.
• b. Understands local market and has ability to translate business needs into service line operational solutions.
• c. Oversees the coordination of clinical start-up for new practices, whether newly recruited or acquired, across the Piedmont system.
• d. Partners with the relevant strategic resources within Piedmont Healthcare to develop and implement specific programs, products and services to support the long-range direction for practice operations.
• e. Coordinates system standardization of policies, procedures, processes and protocols for relevant services in order to create a high-quality, efficient, patient centered experience across the healthcare system.
• 4. Communication
• a. Keeps corporate service line leadership & hospital/ASC executive leadership abreast of significant operational issues and problems, and formulates recommended actions and solutions.
• b. Maintains high visibility - is an approachable, credible leader; understands organizational behavior and serves as a change-agent.
• c. Acts as a liaison with System & Physician Enterprise executive teams to clarify clinical rules, structures and policies.
• 5. Other duties as assigned to support the successful development and operational performance of a systemwide anesthesia service model

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Maintains high visibility - is an approachable, credible leader; understands organizational behavior and serves as a change-agent.

• Serves as an engaging coach, facilitator and cheerleader in support of the strategy and planning process.

• Demonstrated experience in developing effective communication processes, presentation abilities, and building relationships at all levels of the organization

• Possesses a high level of personal and professional integrity, and demonstrates initiative and competency in making independent judgments.

• Proven leadership in a highly complex, matrixed environment

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills (analytical, communication and organization), and works effectively with employees, physicians, volunteers, families, and community leaders.

• Must have the business acumen and sound judgment to make responsible and strategic decisions in a complex setting. Ideally, the individual will have a strong understanding of the healthcare systems, physician groups and a broad knowledge of the healthcare industry in general.

• Training in management principles, practices, and methods is necessary.

• Must be accessible and deemed approachable by employees and physicians.

• Innovative pursuit to improving overall process, service and quality of care to patients. Including the ability to examine and re-engineer operations and procedures, their context within organizational strategy, formulating policy, and develop and implement new strategies and procedures.

• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles and practices, and of customer service standards and procedures.

• Knowledge of current leadership, management, cost control and performance improvement concepts and practices.

• Knowledge and experience in matters related to physician recruitment, retention and compensation.

• Ability to creatively operate in a team environm

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