division director - Baltimore, MD, United States - LifeBridge Health

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    Description

    The Herman and Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is seeking a Division Director of Pediatric Endocrinology to join its Division of Pediatric Endocrinology.

    The Pediatric Endocrinology practice is located on the modern campus of Sinai Hospital at Baltimore. The campus is ideally located in easy driving distance to the Baltimore Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, Baltimore Convention Center, Hippodrome Theatre, Orioles Park at Camden Yards and Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium. We are also close to Historic Annapolis, the Chesapeake Bay, Washington DC, and many residential communities with outstanding public and private schools. The area offers rich cultural fabric and many unique recreational opportunities.

    Requirements

    • Must hold an MD/DO degree, equivalent Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, and equivalent Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology.

    Desirable qualifications

    • Clinical experience in Pediatric Endocrinology, teaching competence in pediatrics for medical students and residents, and strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

    Division Director Responsibilities

    • Overseethe dailyactivities oftheDivision; collaborate with the practicemanageror other administrative personnel to address andresolveofficeissuesas they arise to ensure safe and smooth operations.
    • Makethe monthly physicianon-call schedules.
    • Initially approvephysiciantime offrequests; monitorclinical operationstoensure adequate coverage during time off;initiatecoverage adjustments asnecessary.
    • Support, encourage and participateinemployee engagement initiatives and activities.
    • Present atleastone Grand Roundslecture and at least three resident lectures duringeach academicyear.
    • Identify and participatein Divisionimprovement and expansioninitiativesand opportunitiesinconjunction with the Department'sstrategic growth anddevelopment.
    • Manage and be accountable for the Division'sfinancialperformance and meet regularly with the Chief and administrative director to review the Division's financial and other performance-related data.
    • Work collaboratively with Hospital administration tostandardizecare,processes andimprovepatient care,includingimplementing programrulesand protocol performance guidelines.
    • In collaboration with the Quality Department, assist with clinical peer review.
    • Monitor the Division's compliance with applicable requirements, including Hospital policies, accrediting organization standards, ACO or value-based arrangement requirements.
    • Monitor CG-CAHPS scores and comments and collaborate with practicestafftorecognize positivecomments/scores and develop plans to address deficiencies. Handleclinical patient complaints asdirected.
    • Monitor quality and appropriateness of care andimplementand monitor performance improvement activities.
    • Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief.

    Additional Information

    As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Healthincludes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.

    Contact Information

    Francesca Zimberg
    Provider Engagement Administrator
    LifeBridge Health Medical Group

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